SAFA Skysailor Magazine

20 SKY SAILOR June-July-August | WINTER 2026 The team behind the flying Behind every successful flying event is a huge team effort. Tug pilots Steve and Marco launched glider after glider into the sky. Vicki and Greg kept the launch running smoothly while turning the Forbes Aerodrome kitchen into something that felt like a Michelin-star restaurant every evening. Guy Hubbard helped with the quad bike and retrievals, while Peter Holloway arrived with the famous Victorian party bus. A huge thank you goes to the drivers who spent hours retrieving pilots across the countryside, making sure every adven- ture ended safely. At the heart of it all were Curt and Louise Warren, whose vision brought the Floater Festival to life. Continued thanks go to the Forbes Aero- club, the local community, Bill and Molly Moyes for legendary cookies, Dragonfly tug aircraft and the iconic airport that makes flying at Forbes possible. Forbes Floater Festival 2026 Why We Fly: First cross-country flights. First turnpoints. First goals. Three unforgettable days. Twenty pilots. Countless thermals. And a sky full of smiles.