By JOD | Sat, 10/04/2021 - 05:22

My good mate Richard 'Dick" McWhinney passed away suddenly on Thursday arvo from cardiac arrest.

Dick introduced me to hang gliding and taught me ground handling and some low level glides before I learnt to fly with Rosco 32 year ago.

He was helping install some brackets that he designed at Dicko Surf Club - his passion for many years - when he had the attack.

Dick had been on the NHGC Exec several times in his time with the club and passed on great knowledge and flying wisdom. I will miss the annual B & P on the grassy slope above the baths each year.

His funeral is on Friday 16th at 12.30 at Pettigrews Belmont.

This pic of Dick, Harry and me from 30 year ago in corporate triathlon

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