Paul died on Sunday 9 February 2003 as a result of a motor vehicle accident while he was driving to Aldinga Airport.

Paul was going to Aldinga to take his mother and aunt on a joy-flight. He was also scheduled to fly a beach patrol later that afternoon.

Paul's love of anything 'aviation' was clearly obvious to me, and I imagine to anyone that knew him.

I recall the first time that he made himself known to the club. We were all sitting in our little shed (the former club house) when Paul stepped into the doorway. The room went dark as Paul blocked off all the light. We soon got to realise that he was in fact a very gentle giant.

Within a short time of becoming a member of the Club he was extremely active and participated in all activities.

• He became heavily involved in the Junior Wing and on Les Kovari's retirement from the wing ran it on his own.
• He became the 'Go-Round' Editor and with some entrepreneurial work put the publication into profit
  Go-Round grew from 2 pages (pre-Paul) to 8 or 9 and a lot of it was based on Paul's exploits while learning to fly He often said he'd keep writing about himself until someone in the club would help by writing an article or two.
• Paul attended many working bees, carefully balancing Family and Southern Soaring League commitments.
• He keenly participated in the Beach Patrols.
• Paul was a regular attendee at the monthly barbecues and competitions and very keen to sit and dicsuss ANY aspect relating to aviation

People with Paul's energy and enthusiasm, the desire to join in and help are all too few and far between.

Paul will be sorely missed.

Working Bee - Sun 19 Jan 03