It was said that Charly's pilot profile went into the history of Charly's flying career but there was no mention of the Charly of today.

So Tony Sandeberg submitted this

CHARLY BOOTH

For those of you who don’t know Charly…he’s the one who instigated along with Mark Mitsos, speed gliding at Stanwell. Charly had some experience with speed gliders in Germany and further developed his skills at Stanwell, to such an extent that there are now about 10 pilots who have taken up the sport, making the most of the continual strong winds of late.

As well, Charly is the one behind the sun shade many of you have seen under the windsock…with Charly sounding his bell as tandem gliders launch. This area has become a meeting spot for pilots and numerous public enquiries,( mostly about tandems ) So versatile is our Charles,  his musical skills on the piano accordion attract reams of attention on busy weekends ( mostly girls ) and helps to relax pilots before flying.

Charles… the gardener. Almost every day he is on the hill clearing the lamandra from the lower launch, arranging soil drops from the council to fill the patches on the launch. Transplanting grass and watering with the 75 meter hose he purchased. He has also cleared the folage around the rocks and painted them yellow as a safety precaution.

Charly has also motivated a handful of unfit pilots to walk down and back, on a regular basis to Werrong beach, better known as Hell Hole, improving their fitness no end.

What a great guy to have on our hill. Many thanks Charly…you’re a Legend.