The Pink Glider in Omarama was the venue for the South Island’s 2020 AOPA Christmas gathering. It was fortunate that there was a postponement from what proved to be a less desirable weather Saturday to a glorious hot Monday.
Over twenty-five aircraft with fifty-plus folk arrived to enjoy a coffee, scones and savouries for morning tea. Tania, from the Pink Glider – winner of the 2019 AOPA ‘Best Watering Hole’ Award – again did herself proud with an array of salads, barbecued meat and a choice of desserts, all served outdoors where everyone relaxed under the trees.
A highlight of the arrivals was Mike Oakley in his glider. After a little towing from Sheffield to the mountain ranges he managed a great run along the ridges to join us.
Thanks to all who were able to come along and special thanks to Tania for a great lunch… we’ll be back!
This article first appeared in the Autumn 2021 edition of Approach Magazine, the dedicated magazine of AOPA NZ, which is published quarterly.