Dear Member,
I hope this note finds you well and sheltering from Storm Arwen. Quite a lot to get through, but please take time read the following important info:
Buy-Forward
My thanks goes to the 9 members that have bought-forward flying hours. A reminder to all members that aircraft rental rates will increase on 1 Dec 21 in accordance with the previous HAC Update.
Winter Groundschool
Don’t let the winter slow your progress to PPL – now is the time to get the theory squared away! Deacon is available for 1-2-1 sessions, Exams and Flight Simulator sessions – contact him through deaconpilottraining@gmail.com to book. We will also be running weekend Groundschool in the New Year – details to follow.
Aircraft Cleaning
We pride ourselves on the high standards of our aircraft – this includes the internal and external cleanliness of the airframe. TO BE CLEAR – ALL members are to clean the aircraft before it is handed over to the next pilot. Repeat offenders who believe it is someone else’s job will be asked to leave.
Big Thanks
My sincere thanks goes to Nigel and Chris Marshall who have completed a number of infrastructure jobs which follow a Defence Fire Audit of the HAC.
Winter Projects
To maintain our Clubhouse for professional pre-flight standards and one to be proud of, there will be a number of projects completed this winter (Jan-Mar 22). Any level of DIY skill is acceptable! We will be trawling for volunteers soon.
Self-Authorisation
Self-Auth has been restored to owners/pilots of private aircraft (subject to signing of Letter of Authority). We will shortly review all previous Club Aircraft self-auth pilots. Those deemed suitable to continue with this privilege will be contacted and issued a Letter of Authority which sets-out the associated responsibilities.
Terms of Reference (ToR)
The rewrite of the ToR for all Committee, Staff, Instructors and some Club Members (with formal duties) is nearly complete. These will be issued for signature over the next few weeks.
Diary Dates
Wed 15 Dec 21 (0900hrs) – Health and Safety Audit of HAC. Volunteers required on 13/14 Dec to deep clean the HAC premises – please email Adi at opsman@haltonaeroclub.org.uk
Wed 15 Dec 21 (1930hrs) – Flight Safety and Christmas Social. A brilliant opportunity to think safety and reconnect with your friends. See you then!
End-Dec 21 – HAC FOB and Rules Review (conducted by Exec Committee) – suggestions for amendment to marktm55@gmail.com before 20 Dec 21.
1st Tuesdays of the Month Social & Lecture Evenings (hopefully starting Feb 22) – details to follow.
End-Feb 22 – Membership renewal process commences – current membership expires 31 Mar 22.
Sun 27 Mar 22 (1000hrs) – Spring Clean.
Tue 3 May 22 (1930hrs) – HAC AGM.
15-17 Jul 22 – Royal International Air Tattoo – HAC aircraft on static display.
24-30 Jul 22 (TBC) – Exped to Poland.
Oct 22 (TBC) – End of Season Dinner in Halton House Officers’ Mess.
Clearly, all dates are subject to change! Further details to follow.
Stay Safe!
Mark
M T MANWARING
Gp Capt
HAC Chairman