Sent to all members on 3/11/20
Dear Member,
In line with UK Government Covid-19 Lockdown rules and RAF Halton Covid-19 measures, there will be NO FLYING FROM HALTON AIRFIELD until Thu 3 Dec 20.
Work to prepare for post-Lockdown business will be permitted.
We will keep you updated as the final duration of the current Lockdown becomes clearer. Until then, please stay safe – we will see you again soon.
Regards,
Mark
M T MANWARING
Gp Capt
HAC Chairman
Dear Member,
I have been contacted by RAF Halton Ops, and have have a number of updates for you. Please note the following:
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
(Message send on 20th July 2020)
Dear Member,
One week after we opened the EBS to Licence Holders to regain currency, we are delighted to announce that with immediate effect we are opening the flying schedule to all types of dual instruction. So, if you are a PPL Student, please get booking.
There is plenty of instructor and aircraft availability right through until 12 Sep. Please do not book beyond that until we have incorporated the remaining Junior Rank Pilot Scholarship courses – you will be emailed when this happens.
Please note the following when booking PPL instructed flying:
Tue 21 Jul-Sun 16 Aug (inc) – Priority – 1. Instructed 42-day currency regain checks. 2. PPL Instruction. 3. Solo hire.
Mon 17 Aug-Sat 12 Sep (inc) – Book a maximum of one x 2hr slot per day. Priority – 1. Junior Rank Scholarships. 2. Other Instruction. 3. Solo hire.
Book now!
Stay Safe and we’ll see you soon.
Regards,
Mark
M T MANWARING
Gp Capt
HAC Chairman
Dear Member,
We have some excellent news, the start of Phase 2 has been authorised by Station and been brought forward by one week due to early instructor regain of currency.
Please read all of the following carefully before proceeding to the Electronic Booking System (EBS).
The EBS has been configured to reflect the current reduced fleet and increased instructor availability. Any bookings that do not meet the following guidelines will be deleted – please monitor your booking as you may not get the instructor and or slot you initially request.
Mon 20th – Fri 24th Jul 20 (excluding Mon am, Wed pm): 2 hr slots instructed 42-day currency regain checks available. Priority – instructed 42-day currency regain checks only.
Mon 27th – Fri 31 Jul 20 (excluding Mon am, Wed pm): 2 hr slots instructed 42-day currency regain check available. Priority – instructed 42-day currency regain checks only.
Book only one 2 hr slot. The flying detail will include 3 x solo circuits at the completion of a successful dual check. If successful, you may then book solo hire for week 3 onward. If unsuccessful, you must book another 42-day currency regain check where available.
Sat 1st – Fri 7th Aug (excluding Mon am): 2 hr slots available for the following
Priority – 1. Instructed 42-day currency regain checks.
2. PPL Instruction. 3. Solo hire.
Book only one 2 hr slot. If booking solo hire, you may be contacted by the Club to split the slot so that 2 solo hires may take place.
Sat 8 Aug onward. Back to one hour slots. All dual instruction must be booked as 2 x 1 hr slots. Solo hire must be booked to reflect intended use – if you book 2 hours and fly 10 minutes you may be charged for wasted aircraft utilisation. We cannot afford to lose flying time.
Priority – 1. RAF Junior Rank Pilot Scholarships (17 Aug onward)
2. Any instructed flying.
3. Solo hire.
THE IMPORTANT BITS – Complete all of your online reading/GASCO/docs/HAC Instructor requirements well in advance. Arrive at least 30 mins before your slot. Everything will take longer (Covid-19 safety precautions, aircraft sanitising, use the toilet at airfield gate, etc) and if there is insufficient time to complete the entire detail (including the 3 solo circuits), you will need to re-book. Slot finish times cannot slip, as the programme will be fully booked. Out of date Station passes are accepted with an in-date HAC Membership Card. Flight Safety – this needs to be a learning experience – if you are not feeling confident to fly solo, you must be honest and seek further instruction – we have all been away from flying for a long time and nothing is expected of you other than BOOK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE – PREPARE BEFORE YOU GET HERE – GET HERE EARLY – BE HONEST ABOUT YOUR CAPABILITIES.
Stay Safe,
Mark
M T MANWARING
Gp Capt
HAC CHairman
Dear Member,
Apologies for the follow-up, but this has just been received from Station. The rule stopping Under-18s coming onto the airfield is lifted with immediate effect. However, in mirroring the UK Gov C-19 Restrictions, members of 70 years-old and over may only travel to RAF Halton from 1 Aug 20 onward. Sorry!
Regards,
Mark Manwaring
(this is an example from 27/11/19)
The information on this page is only updated Monday to Friday.
At all times the actual state of the airfield is solely determined by RAF Halton Operations and may change at any time, and not be reflected here. The information presented on this page is intended as a guide for the benefit of HAC members to assess whether flying conditions are present or likely to occur before travelling to the airfield.