Mitch

Cheers Fellas.

Rotor here Tasmanian ASRA National Championships 2008. are the official booking forms and the fare schedule, is this the appropriate place for members to source these.

Book early fellas, there will be limited spaces available as we approach Easter, less and less, so book now and dont miss the boat. LOL..........We have a SportCopter comming from NSW. I'm not sure if I can mention the young fellas name but he said I could make reference to his SportCopter Vortex, yep enclosed 582. Sweet!

Cheers,

Mitch.

Mitch

GENTLEMEN,

ANYONE THINKING OF COMMING TO THE TASSIE NATIONALS MUST, REPEAT MUST BOOK ASAP WITH A $40 BOOKING FEE TO SECURE PASSAGE AND A PLACE ON THE SPIRIT OF TASMANIA FERRY.

I KNOW MOST OF YOU HAVE PEE'D THIS AMOUNT UP AGAINST A WALL AT SOME STAGE IN YOUR LIVES AND IT IS NOT A REAL BIG FINANCIAL DRAIN, SO UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY TOP DOLLAR.....BOOK NOW!

There is a couple hundred dollars worth of discounting here, so dont miss out.

You blokes that have called and indicated you are comming need to do something more about it NOW!

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry
CHRIS WEST
1800 204 687

Mitch

Well Gents a little update here for those waiting patiently for the rooms accomodation/camping/caravan sites/food package available on site at the Clarence Point Lodge. Recieved an email from Andrew Roberts the owner, he returns to OZ today and we are finalising details over the weekend.

Muzz has asked me to write a blurb for the Gyro News, so I will be able to 'pen' this by end of the weekend and post said information Monday on the forums.

There are plenty of other places to to stay ranging from 5 Minute Drive to 15 Mins though Andrew and I have attempted to make the Lodge a viable 'one stop shop', for accomodation and meals.

Members attending and staying on site at the Lodge will need to book a spot. Meals/BBQ food/drinks/fuel will be available on site....no requirement to book or buy a package. The Lodge is setup for this end.

I returned to Tassie myself earlier in the week and as good fortune would have it, I was seated next to a woman who I could see was wanting to talk. Frankly I was 'knackered' from a busy week in Sydney, so I resisted her sideways glances and attempts to get my attention. Upon decent into Launceston she finally engaged me in converstaion and sure enough, got around to talking about Peter Garrett, the pulp mill and other stuff. Finally, discussion of the Three Peaks on Good Friday led to the Gyro Nationals and the fact that her very good friend is the ONLY camera man for SouthernCross TV here in the North of Tassie. I will be talking to this fellow very soon to establish a connection, working towards having TV coverage and the possiblilty of making a Gyroplane documentry based around the ASRA Nationals 2009 and including those gyros that attend and are flying around the North of the State prior to and after the event.
That is the 'plan' at this stage, again based upon approvals from the ASRA Board.

Please give consideration to changing your plans and commit to the Tassie ASRA Nationals and a well deserved holiday for you and your family. Do it now.

Cheers,

Mitch

Mitch

WhoUp!

Have an update for those interested. Met with Andrew and Eric today from the Holiday Lodge.

I will be meeting with Eric next week to walk the 2100 feet grass strip. I am still believeing I can convince my old mate Nigel 'Nudge' Barwick to for-go the NatFly and be here for our Nationals...this will be a bonus for us all. Local guy lots of time in trikes and X-Air ultralight here in the Central North.

Accomodation/Food Package

7 Double Rooms ( ensuite )

1 Night $125
2-3 Nights $100
3-5 Nights $90

Camping/Caravans $10 per night.
No Power, bring Gennies.
2 Gen-sets on site available for hire.
2 Port-a-loos provided.

Budget BBQ Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Cereal, Mixed Grill/Eggs/Toast BBQ Breakfast
Hamburgers BBQed Lunch and Dinner

Can organise av-gas and JetA1 fuel if required.

Chopper will be available for TIF's

2 Two Place Gyros available for TIF's

ASRA approval to proceed with plans to attract increase numbers of spectators. Also, moving forward on TV and Doco coverage.

Heard today another two place might becoming.

Call now and book your ferry passage, limited space.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry
CHRIS WEST
1800 204 687

For Accomodation Bookings at the Event. Staying on site at the Holiday Lodge, then call me.

There are only 7 double rooms available at the prices stated above.

3 rooms have already been let for 5 days and the party involved may seek another room for the same period. So again, plan to get in sooner than later if its a room you want.

I believe there is a small group comming from Victoria. If you are one of these fellas, could you please call me. Likewise anyone else thinking about it, give me a call, I might be able to help answer any queries you might have.

Mitch.

03 63834908

0419 254851

Mitch

G'Day Gents,

As at the beginning of November we have only 4 gyro trailers and 5 pax comming to the Tassie Nationals.

These folk are all from Queensland.

5 rooms of the 7 have been booked for 5 days. The other 2 have a tentative booking.

Surely some of you from NSW or Victoria are intending on comming. Some of you have indicated you would and yet have not booked.

If you are intending on comming, you will miss out on your discounted ferry fares and rates if you do not book. ( $40 booking holding fee).

You must contact Chris West of the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Lines on
1800 204 687.

I am currently flying out of a 200 mtr (600 foot) paddock at the Holiday Lodge. Preparations of a 450 mtr grass strip is underway.

Looks like this will be a very small turn out........more fun fun and more relaxed than some past events.

Mitch

Mitch

Check out this link for 4 pics of the new airstrip.

TASMANIA ASRA National Championships 2009.

Updated article comming out in the Summer Edition of the GN.

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