HASTINGS DISTRICT FLYING CLUB AWARDS PILOTS' ACHIEVEMENTS

HASTINGS DISTRICT FLYING CLUB AWARDS PILOTS' ACHIEVEMENTS

✦ HDFC produces great and respected pilots.

Members of the Hastings District Flying Club (HDFC) attended the Annual Awards and Presentation Dinner in the hangar on Saturday, November 27. The feat was the highest recorded number of solo flights since the club began teaching professional flying in Port Macquarie in 1958.

"Hastings District Flying Club is celebrating a record breaking number of first solo flights, with more than 22 students being presented their first solo certificate this year.", says Ray Lind, chief flying instructor and club captain since 1990.

"Our students always emerge more mature, disciplined, confident and responsible after they have gained their pilot's certificate," Mr Lind said.

"These characteristics stay with them for life and it sets them apart from others, even if they do not fly professionally. This is a wonderful privilege for every young individual.

"Our goal as a flying school is to produce great and respected pilots. We do this by ensuring total aviation safety and disciplined airmanship through accurate and professional flying training and pilot proficiency days.

"We are second to none among all Recreational Aviation Australia flying schools."

Awards

• 22 first solo achievements

• 12 pilot certificates

• 9 Passenger Endorsements

• 3 Cross Country Certificate

• 5 Pilot Conversion

• 2 Flying Scholarship Winners

• Student Pilot of the Year - Steve Schwartz

• Pilot of the Year - Bruce Dunlop

Steve Schwartz pilot of the year 2021

Bruce Dunlop pilot of the year Harry Bellot shield

Rod Davison presenting flying scholarships to Cooper Dimon and Oliver Taylor

Rod Davison Flying Competition winner 2021