Chairman’s Message Jul 26

Chairman’s Message Jul 26

Chairman’s Message 4 Jul 26

Dear Member,

A successful 2026 HAC Exped to Norway was completed yesterday. We now look forward to the rest of the flying season, starting in just 3 days:

UK TOUR 2026 – THU 10-SAT 12 SEP
This mini Exped is the perfect opportunity to expand your flying horizons. 3 days of approx 3hrs’ flying per day will take us to the Isles of Scilly and split between 2 crew members, it represents outstanding value. This trip WILL BE OVERSUBSCRIBED, so to sign-up, please reply ASAP to this email stating your name and preferred aircraft type. The ambition is to take 10 aircraft. Interested members will be contacted with full details over the next few days.

WELCOME TO ELLIOT EMERY – NEW FULL-TIME FI
A huge congratulations goes to Elliot on the completion of his FI course. Please go to Plogbook to get your lessons booked with him.

Regards,
Mark
M T MANWARING
Air Cdre
HAC Chairman

Chairman’s Message Jul 26

Chairman’s Message 24 Jun 26

Chairman’s Message 24 Jun 26

Dear Member,

A few important updates  for you:

HAC TASK DAY  A big thanks to everyone who participated in the HAC Task Day this weekend. We generated 30 sorties and had a HAC pilot airborne continuously throughout the flying day. Big thanks also to Rob Churchward for donating and cooking the food for the evening BBQ!

TUES SOCIAL – AIRCRAFT ENGINES – TUE 7 JUL
The next Tuesday Social is just 2-weeks away. This looks at the important topic of the one thing that stops your powered aircraft from becoming a glider! Things you never knew but will be glad you do. See you then.

HAC UK TOUR – THU 10-SAT 12 SEP
This 3-day mini exped will be advertised soon. It will be oversubscribed and so it is important to put your bid in as soon as you receive the email. The commitment will be attendance on 2 planning meetings, plus be available for the main dates (above) plus weather slippage to the 13th Sep. Each crew will fly roughly 8 hours in 3 days (split half PIC). Details to follow.

Regards,
Mark
M T MANWARING
Air Cdre
HAC Chairman

Fly In – Halfpenny Green Jul 26

Fly In – Halfpenny Green Jul 26

Runway 25 Halfpenny Green Fly In 17 – 19 Jul 26

From Charlie Boden at Runway 26
 
“Good Morning, 
We wanted to make contact to invite you to our Summer Fly-In. We’re really keen to create something for the aviation community now that RIAT has been cancelled. 
Please find attached an invitation with more detail. Please feel free to push this around your contacts. 
If you’re able to attend, can you send the below details so we can intro you to the airport to book a slot? We are taking this part of the process on to reduce the admin burden for the airport:
 
Name/Organisation (if applicable): 
Aircraft: 
Registration:
Email: 
Phone Number: 
Days that you’re looking to attend: 
Do you require a pitch to trade (Yes/No): 
 

Message from Chairman Mark

Message from Chairman Mark

Dear Member,

A quick reminder of the April Tuesday Social:

TUE 14 APR – MATT DEARDEN – FLYING FROM SHANGRI-LA
We are very lucky to have extreme bush pilot, Matt Dearden, coming to the HAC next week. Some of his landing videos will have you falling off of your seats! Let’s ensure we have a full house for this talented external speaker. Cash Bar and Food available. See you at 1900 for a 1930 start.

Other Stuff:

FLEET UPDATE – RY has now returned from engineering and will remain with us until the end of the season. We therefore have a full fleet of 4 aircraft ready for your regain of currency and continued lessons – get booking.

SPRING CLEAN – Thanks to the 40 hard-working members who attended the Spring Clean a few weeks ago, we are now in excellent shape for the coming season. My sincere thanks goes to all those who attended, it is appreciated!

INITIAL FLYING SCHOLARSHIP (IFS) DAY – MON 18 MAY – Around 30 IFSs have been awarded to RAF junior personnel. We will be sending 3 aircraft and selected pilots to conduct the flying at RAF Benson which is funded by the RAF Charitable Trust. This funding comes from RIAT – please respond ASAP to Deacon’s email looking for volunteers to represent us at RIAT this year.

Regards,

Mark
M T MANWARING
Air Cdre
HAC Chairman

Halton Aero Club
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