Return to Flying in 2021

Keep up to date with our latest news to help get you off of the ground

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RETURN TO FLYING POST COVID19 LOCKDOWN

Chairman’s Message

Welcome Back!

This page pulls together everything you need to return to flying in April 2021. It includes downloadable documents, guides and links to other areas of the website. There are also be a set of news items as information becomes available which can be seen at the bottom of this page.

Key headline information for the Return to Flying is summarised below.

The Extant Covid Risk Assessment and procedures are fit for purpose with the addition of:

> One Way System into and out of Hangar – follow the arrows on the floor!
> Masks to be worn when in premises.
> Hand sanitisation and gloves at re-fuelling point.
> Reminder to all – if you don’t feel 100%, then stay away.

– Our track & trace system is covered through ‘members only’ at HAC. No guests until further notice.

Please remember these limitations when booking.

We will use 2 hour booking slots for all flying 12-25 Apr (0900/1100/1300/1500/1700hrs (L)). This will allow plenty of time for rusty pilots…

42-day currency regain sorties only to be flown from 12-18 Apr (no flying Sat 17 Apr).

All types of dual and solo flying are allowed from 19 Apr onwards.

Monitored private owners flying will take place on 1 Apr (in accordance with extant Chairman’s Directive to Instructors).

Return to Flying Guide March 2021

This is a slimmed-down version of the previous Return to Flying Guide and provides you with a Self-Study package to ensure that you have completed the requirements as detailed in the Chairman’s emails during March 2021.

Click on the document image to download your copy of it, or view it online.

Clued Up

The latest edition of the excellent publication Clued Up contains helpful advice on Returning to Flying after the Covid19 layoff.

Click on the magazine image to download your copy of it, or view it online.

GASCo Presentation

GASCo have updated their useful slideshow on Returning to Flying

Click on the image to view it online.

Flying Order Books

This link is to documents from RAF Halton relating to the use of the aerodrome. These are uncontrolled copies and you are urged to ensure that the versions attached here have not been superseded by later copies. If you are aware that a more up to date version is now in circulation please contact us and we will update this page.

Link to Flight Safety Page and RAF Halton Airfield Documents

T Cards & Signature Sheets

In preparation for our Return to Flying the Signature Sheets and T Cards have been reviewed and updated. Licence data (ie FCL, FRTOL, Medical and SEP rating expiry dates) are all now aligned with the information that you included in your 2021 membership application forms.

Every active flying HAC member is to maintain an up to date signature sheet to record their current licence details and that the latest versions of necessary orders and instructions have been read. Student pilots should complete as advised by their instructor. (if you do not find a sheet or T Card for you or the latter is full, there are blanks at the back of the signature sheet folder for you to complete and insert.)

The version numbers and issue dates of many of the documents for which you are required to sign have not changed since your last signature, so those versions remain current. However, to confirm that you have re-read them before resuming flying please sign your signature sheet again with the current date. When new versions are issued all T Cards will be turned to Red and further signatures will be required in the normal way to restore your Green status.

New In/Out Brief

Familiarise yourself with the new HAC In/Out Brief. The document is in PDF format, which may be viewed online or you can download and print a copy.

Click on the Out Brief image to open the full document.

New In/Out Brief

Familiarise yourself with the new HAC In/Out Brief. The document is in PDF format, which may be viewed online or you can download and print a copy.

Click on the In/ Out Brief button to open the full document.

In Out Brief (PDF)

Station Pass

Information on how you can apply for, or renew your station pass can be found by clicking on the button. (links to content on the membership page)

How to apply for or renew a Station Pass

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Latest Return to Flying News

Below here we have listed some news items which contain relevant information for returning to flying. These can also be found in various other feeds on the site. To open one click on the image, title or read more text links. If you are looking for all of the news please go to this page: Halton Aero Club News page

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9-05-21 Chairman’s Update

Dear Member, Congratulations to everyone that enabled the fantastic return to flying. The past month has been so productive, that 2 aircraft of the fleet have already required 50 hour services! The Tecnam and 3rd C-152 will be returned to flying over the next 2 weeks....

07-04-21 Message from the Chairman

Dear Member, Please note the following: PPL Instruction The booking system for 42-Day Currency Regain flying has been filled and slots remain available. Therefore, PPL Instruction is available from 12 Apr onwards - students, start booking! JRPSS All JRPSS Scholars...

28-03-21 Message from the Chairman

Dear Member, British Summer Time is here and we are now just 2 weeks away from the long-awaited return to flying. Over the next few days you will be sent a link to a new password-protected page on the HAC Website. This will contain the mandated pre-study before you...

21-03-21 Chairman’s Message to Members

Dear Member, As we get closer to Mon 12th April, you will receive a weekly email to prepare you to return to flying in a safe way. Please read all of the messages and complete any tasks as soon as possible. Instructors In-line with the Depart for Transport rules,...

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