Dear Member,
Volunteers required – please give this plea (below) your consideration.
The Committee met on Halloween Night… The Minutes are still being finalised and much of the output will be communicated by email to you in the coming weeks. Please take time to read and action.
TUES 7 NOV – HAC SOCIAL – UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS
The final Lecture Evening of 2023 will be delivered by Elliott Emery (HAC member and professional drone pilot). This is guaranteed to be a fascinating event. See you at 1900hrs (pre-drinks) next Tuesday – Food and Drink available – Bring Cash!
WINTER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
We have allocated up to £500 for infrastructure improvements this winter. I need a volunteer to lead the Projects and all HAC members will be expected to assist at some point. The broad plan is:
Nov – Staff determine prioritised requirements.
Dec – Walkthrough and confirmation schedule with Project lead and Staff.
Jan-Feb – Approx 4 weekend days allocated to complete work.
If you would like to LEAD this, please REPLY TO THIS EMAIL NOW.
NEWS IN BRIEF:
> RAFSA has gained funding for 30 Introductory Flying Scholarships for 2024. The HAC will deliver roughly 1/3 of these one-hour flights during induction days where the chosen RAF Junior Ranks/Officers will fly with Club Members. The usual 15-hour instructional scholarships will run in parallel.
> CAA Declared Training Organisation (DTO) Audit. This 3-yearly event is scheduled for 4 Jan 24 and will be led by the Chairman (DTO Accountable Manager) and CFI (DTO Hd of Training) with all Staff supporting.
> HAC 2024 Main and Social Calendars are being compiled now. If YOU would like to volunteer to organise and run something (or present to a Tuesday Social) please REPLY TO THIS EMAIL NOW. The Calendars will be circulated in mid-December.
SERVICE AND CIVILIAN VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
These individuals will be required to assist the Membership Sec in the admin of compiling Airfield Pass applications. This role is critical. We need these volunteers to be in-place when Sgt Carl Finch leaves the RAF in early-Jan 24. Both will be classed as ‘enablers’. Volunteers should REPLY TO THIS EMAIL NOW.
Stay Safe.
Mark
M T MANWARING
Air Cdre