Sixteen members attended the first session of 'The Sky's the Limit' where we enjoyed listening to our speaker for the day, Mark Carr.

Mark started his flying career with the RAAF and transferred to the navy where he flew fighter jets.  It was interesting to hear his experience in landing a jet on a moving carrier in rough weather, not for the faint hearted that is for sure.\

Following his military career Mark became a pilot with Cathay Pacific, flying the Jumbo 747's. Mark described the difficulty in landing at Kia Tak airport in HongKong, his computer images gave us some idea of how low over the buildings the aircraft needed to fly to safely land. Fabulous views for the pilots and passengers alike.

Mark has written a book called Written In The Sky telling of his life experiences in aviation.

​We hope next session to visit Wangaratta airfield and take a guided tour around the hangar where old aircraft are being rebuilt and restored.

Claire Rudolph

The speaker at our first session on 7th February from 2 to 4pm is Mark Carr.  After a career in the RAAF and as an airline pilot for Cathay Pacific, Mark has written a book about his career ‘Written in the Sky’, and locally is President of the Benalla Aviation Museum.  

​David Palmer

Commencing in February 2023, our new course The Sky’s the Limit has been designed for those with an interest in gliding, flying, the history of aviation, with past lives involving aircraft in some way.

Sessions will include guest speakers with backgrounds in aviation and stories to tell, the occasional excursion and more.

Class members will play an active role in suggesting and deciding upon topics for the monthly sessions/expeditions. Interested?

​For information, contact Claire on 0428 151 750 or rudolphclaire@bigpond.com.
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​Claire Rudolph