The Queensland Ultralight Association's Poker Run is a regular event on the Watts Calendar which encourages pilots to go for a short fun flight around the neighbouring airfields and then meet back at Watts Bridge for a light lunch, cuppa and chat.

The "Poker Player -2010 " is Frank Francis from the Gatton Airpark flying in a new Piper Sports. Nice plane Frank!!

All in all 20 pilots/aircraft took part with most aircraft carrying an extra playing passenger.
It was a good social day !!

Winner Frank Francis from Gatton Airpark with the Q.U.A. Fun Fly Poker Run 2010 Trophy.

Turning onto final at McCarron's Field. Visually daunting but quite alright when you get there.

On Base Leg for Runway 36 at Gatton Airpark.

Peter Freeman & Mal McKenzie perfecting their poker faces.

Poker players pause for a photo shoot at McCarron's Field.

Bill and Kenny taxying around Bradfield trying to find the duty runway.

In fact Bradfield was a rather popular place at times, both in the air and on the ground.

Sooner or later all aircraft tracked their way to Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield.

Flyers and guests enjoying the hospitality to be found at the Q.U.A. Clubrooms.

At the Christmas in July hardy Aerobatics Club members try out the clubroom extensions.

While the rest of the party goers get down to some serious pre-dinner discussion.

Diners to the right ......... (You do have to worry about those silly hats though)

And all the while President Bruce enjoys the perks of office.

After the poker run had been played out it was time to move along to the Aerobatics Club Meeting Rooms for the winter social event - Christmas in July.
This event "christened" the new patio extensions to the club rooms which will prove really popular in summer.

Anyway, about 60 guests got down to some serious partying "aviation style". Discussing the day's flying, discussing tomorrow's flying, hey - just discussing flying in general !! But then it was dinner time. As usual Merryn, Tracy, Liz and team excelled themselves by serving up a wonderful three course Christmas Dinner. Simply put, everyone had a great evening and a great weekend.
What more can you ask for?

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