Dear Member,
I have been contacted by RAF Halton Ops, and have have a number of updates for you. Please note the following:
- Weekend Flying. Unfortunately, there will be no HAC flying on the weekend of Sat 1-Sun 2 Aug. We will not be permitted to commence concurrent powered/glider flying this weekend; however, it will commence on Wed 5 Aug (pm). Therefore, I am sorry to say that all bookings for 1-2 Aug will be cancelled via the EBS.
- Over 70s. The current policy of shielding over-70s from RAF Halton Airfield will be reviewed on Fri 31 Jul. Should you be in this category and have a booking from Mon 3 Aug, please leave this on the EBS and assume that the review will be positive. As soon as I have news, I will forward it.
- Airmanship Observations. The following represent the observations from Instructors conducting currency checks. How familiar are you with:
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- Lookout scan?
- Diversion Planning?
- Electric Fuel Pump use?
- Weight & Balance calculations?
- Performance calculations?
- Full Airfield Opening Hours. The current reduced hours (0900-1700L) reflect the Airfield Managers’ working hours (and the current weekend shift to cover IER). Full airfield opening hours (0900-2000L) will be restored soon – once this happens, the EBS will be amended and you will be informed by email.
- IER. Training for Club Member IER duties is being reviewed. Meantime, an ‘un-current IER Assistant’ to the Airfield Manager may be required. Please help when required.
- Land-Aways. Aircraft may now land at another airfield (in accordance with existing HAC rules).
Restrictions are slowly being lifted. Please know the rules and do not let us down – if you are unsure, please ask!
Finally, if you are flying when there is concurrent gliding – know the noise abatement procedures; know the glass wall procedures; know what to do when the glider caravan makes any RT calls.
Fly Safe, see you soon.
Mark
M T MANWARING
Gp Capt
HAC Chairman