Rob had Competed in 28 consecutive Australian Nationals until the mid1990’s he has crewed for in 11 International Competitions three of which were as Team Manager one of those being the 1983 World Championships. He was a Steward at the 2009 Australian Gliding Grand Prix. Rob was an inaugural member of the GFA sports committee in 1980 and served on and off in various roles on that committee for over 30 years including 7 years as the Chairman of that committee. Rob has an OAM and FAI Air Sports Medal for services to gliding.