Martin Baker Visit
Visit to Martin Baker, Denham
Dave Scott (davescott321@btinternet.com) has a contact at Martin Baker, Denham and is willing to organise a visit if there is enough interest. Please contact Dave direct.
RAFSA AGM 2025
RAFSA AGM 2025
The Record of Decisions and Slides from the 2025 RAFSAAGM are at the links below.
RY Differences
RY Differences
RY and GA have significantly different avionics fits so Steve T has kindly developed a short list of the differences to help pilots manage flying both aircraft. A copy of the list is at the link and also at the front of RY’s Document Folder and the POH in the ac.
Opsman Update 18 Aug 25
Opsman Update – 18 Aug 25
- Please do NOT use the Master Copies of any documents in the Ops or Planning Rooms – eg Payment Sheets, W&B graphs etc. The new printer in the Planning Room is also a copier so please generate new copies if you use the last sheet.
- Please use the printer in the Planning Room for essential printing of one or 2 pages – ie do not print a complete CAP document! -ink is expensive.
- A gentle reminder about bookings. It is unfair to other members to make multiple bookings for weeks ahead and makes my job of managing the ac fleet much harder Please book only 2 future slots unless there is a very good reason to book more in which case please speak to Deacon or me first.
- Please take heed of the new instructions on Oil usage and Recording in Hot Poop.
- We are undertaking a review of all the ac performance documents on the website and paper versions in Ops Room to make sure they are complete, accurate and consistent.
New Tablets
New Tablet Computers
We have purchased 4 new Galaxy A7 Lite tablets for use with SkyDemon in Club ac. All are loaded with Sky Demon with automatic log in We have also purchase hard screen protectors and silicone edge cases to protect these valuable assets. PLEASE treat them carefully.
Message from Chairman
Message from Chairman
Dear Member,
A quick look ahead to the post-holiday season events that will take us to the Autumn months!
TUES SOCIAL & LECTURE EVENTS
> Tue 2 Sep – Magnetic North – Dusty Miller
> Tue 7 Oct – Missionary Aviation Fellowship – David Tester
> Tue 4 Nov – RAF Flight of the Navigator – Mark Manwaring
> Tue 9 Dec – Christmas Social Evening (RAFA Clubhouse)
MAIN HAC CALENDAR EVENTS
> Thu 4-Sat 6 Sep (weather slippage to Sun 7) – Fully subscribed, but please note only 1 x C-152 will be available over this period.
> Sat 27 Sep – End of season Fly-Out – Stow Maries Late Summer Fly-In – Calling notice will go out before end-Aug.
> Sun 28 Sep – Caffeine & Cars Event Halton Airfield – More detail to follow on whether we can attend; however, no flying will take place that morning.
> Oct/Nov (date TBD) – HAC Centenary Black Tie Dinner – Watch this space!
HANGAR SAFETY
1. Some damage has been found on a private aircraft flap. If you believe you may have caused this, you must come forward immediately. We are in the process of reviewing CCTV footage.
2. When opening the Hangar doors, please ensure that they are opened to the new line painted on the floor. Additionally, when pushing/towing aircraft through the doors, CHECK THAT THIS HAS BEEN DONE and CLEAR WING TIPS.
Enjoy your holidays!
Mark
M T MANWARING
Air Cdre
HAC Chairman