Dear Member,
I hope that you have enjoyed your summer holidays despite the weather! Please take time to read the following important HAC information:
TUESDAY SOCIAL – 5 SEP 23 – GASCo
Next Tuesday we will be visited by the General Aviation Safety Council Chief Exec, Mike O’ Donaghue. This Safety evening follows the UK national presentation format and will provide a fantastic safety re-focus for all aviators. Please bring your logbooks which will be GASCo stamped at the end of the evening. HAC Crewroom – 1900hrs pre-drinks. Bring cash.
FLEET UPDATE
> G-EDGA – Serviceable
> G-BNKI – Serviceable (will be on the UK Tour 7-9 Sep 23)
> G-BVTM – Awaiting £1500 flap motor to be delivered and fitted with £4500 door frames and £4000 rudder hinges. Expect back serviceable mid-Sep 23.
> G-BJ/DK – Despite an agreement that ran to end-Sep 23, RAFSA took the leased PA-28 from us with only a few days’ notice. I am very sorry that some members had to cancel bookings. We are looking at other non-RAFSA options.
Please note that aircraft remain available outside of peak hours/days – please be imaginative with your bookings and only book what you intend to fly.
AIRFIELD DINING-IN NIGHT
The RAF Halton Ops Staff are planning a traditional RAF Dining-In Night to be held in Halton House Officers’ Mess. It is likely to take place in November and will be open to all Airfield Users (and guests) – as soon as a date is confirmed, you will be informed.
STOW MARIES FLY-OUT – SUN 15 OCT
The end of season Fly-Out is planned to this historic WW1 airfield for Sun 15 Oct. If you would like to attend, please book your chosen aircraft for the entire day before Fri 8 Sep 23. Private aircraft owners should reply to this email before Fri 8 Sep 23.
Stay Safe,
Mark
M T MANWARING
Air Cdre
HAC Chairman