Sky’s the limit for young pilots

FIVE glider pilots will represent Sunraysia at the Australian Junior Gliding Championships in Waikerie over the next week. James Nugent, Lachlan Brown, David Collins, Lachlan Turlan and Jayden Bashford will be among the 19 gliders competing for the Joey Glide trophy, with official practice starting today and the first competitive flight scheduled for tomorrow. Mr […]

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