Fleet
We are now back to 4 ac with RY having returned from her avionics upgrade on 2 May with 2 x G5s and a Garmin 430; we have yet to sort out the database for the 430, but it is in hand and does not impact use of the ac for non IR flying.
Centenary Events
2025 is HAC’s Centenary. In addition to the full social and events programme, there will be:
- A repeat of the 100 Airfield Challenge with a prize of 1 hr’s free flying for the member making the most landaways in a Club ac and 1 hrs free fuel for the Club member making the most landaways in a private ac plus other mystery prizes.
- A Centenary Day on 21 June during which we aim to have a HAC ac airborne continuously between 0900 and 2000. This will be followed by a BBQ for all members, family and friends in front of Hangar.
- An EXPED to Poland
- A Partners Fly out (to LFAT) 26/27July
- A presence at RIAT and Cosford
- A UK Mini Tour – aiming to get to the Scillies this time (4 – 7 Sep)
- A fly out to Stowe Maries (27 Sep)
- A Black-Tie Centenary Dinner in Oct/Nov. Unfortunately, HHOM will not be available due to structural issues, but a suitable alternative venue is being sought.
- Centenary logo’d merchandise. Initially Centenary Polo Shirts & Hi Vis jackets. Will be pre-order only. Details to follow.. One Time Offer only.
Flight Records
Could all members make an extra effort to complete flight records (payment sheet and authorisation sheet) fully and accurately and include the correct reference on their BACS payment. Unpicking omissions and errors takes me longer than it would take you to get it right!
RAFSA IFS Day, Benson 10 May 25
HAC deployed 2 ac (TM and GA) and 3 pilots (Dave Tester, Adam Norton and Paul BH) (plus our Chairman in his RV) to Benson on 10 May to support the RAFSA Initial Flying Scholarship Day. On a very successful day we flew IFS Scholars for 6.8 hours and some of those who could not make the date may come to us here at Halton in due course. On of the scholars took the videos at this link which give a flavour of the day.
Fly Out to Sleap 18 May 25
Our first fly out of the season was due to go to Bembridge, but was rescheduled to Sleap and was a great success. Article to follow.
There is also an event at Sleap 11, 12 & 13 July (Sleapkosh25) that might interest you. https://www.shropshireaeroclub.com/sleapkosh