Ops Mgr Update 17 Apr 26

by | Apr 17, 2026 | Home page display, Member News, News, Opsman

CO Monitors in C152s

Please make sure that the CO monitors in the C152s are switched off after flight so as not to run batteries down.

Gliding Club FOB

The Gliding Club (now called RAF Halton Gliding Club rather than Chiterns GC) has published a new FOB.  A copy is in the Ops Room and on the website (here).

Weight & Balance Data

Due to a discrepancy between the online and printed versions of our W&B charts, we have removed the online versions pro tem.

Flying Rates

You will be aware that the cost of all fuel including AVGAS has rocketed recently.  HAC are now paying nearly 30% more per litre in April than in March!  We have concluded that we can maintain the previously published hourly rates for the PA28 wef 1 May 26, but must raise the rates for the C152s by £5/hour.  The rates that will apply wef 1 May are below.  We will keep the price of fuel under review and adjust flying rates (up or down) as necessary to keep HAC solvent.
 
PA28     Solo £190     Dual   £235
C152     Solo £175     Dual   £220
 
Helo Operations at Halton

RAF Halton will be facilitating aerodrome access for Helicopter Services Ltd (HSL) aircraft for landaway training. The activity constitutes a change in normal airfield outputs, and the detail (here) must be read and understood by all pilots operating at Halton ahead of their next flight.

Red Buggy

The red buggy is u/s (no drive!). Adam Norton is not available to fix at moment so is there any member who has experience of golf buggy mechanics?