With a bright weather forecast and the AGM later in the day, as well as
an evening meal from Cheryl and Graham to look forward to, it was no
surprise that the flying list was very long before the gliders were even
taken out of the hangar.
But as ever many members make light work of all the various tasks around setting up the launch point, completing daily inspections of gliders and setting up the winch.
But as ever many members make light work of all the various tasks around setting up the launch point, completing daily inspections of gliders and setting up the winch.
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| Launch point ready |
With
the launch point set up in the light North North Westerly wind gliders
were ready to be launched soon after 9:30, but as ever in the cold air
canopies were too misted up to allow safe flying to start.
However flying was underway soon after 10:00 with both K21s, the DG505 and a K13 being used for training, and both Juniors popular with solo pilots keen to maintain currency.
However flying was underway soon after 10:00 with both K21s, the DG505 and a K13 being used for training, and both Juniors popular with solo pilots keen to maintain currency.
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| Busy launch point |
Flying was kept going throughout the day
albeit that all attempts to find lift of any form proved unsuccessful -
nevertheless the day provided most members on the flying list with the
opportunity to fly in the pleasant December weather.
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| Oscar converts to the Junior |
Well Done to
Oscar who after suitable check flights and solos in a K21 converted to
the Junior and after two solo flights had an even bigger grin than when
he went solo for the first time. -Mike Sl
The AGM started at 17:30 with a very full Clubhouse, the usual reports and Thanks were given. The new Committee were voted in as follows:
Chairman Lisa
Vice Chairman Stu
Treasurer Tom
Secretary Jill
CFI Pete
James, Paul S, John St, Tim, Mark C, Liam
This was followed by the annual awards of achievements and trophies. Congratulations to all.
Chairman Lisa
Vice Chairman Stu
Treasurer Tom
Secretary Jill
CFI Pete
James, Paul S, John St, Tim, Mark C, Liam
This was followed by the annual awards of achievements and trophies. Congratulations to all.
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| Some of the trophy winners |
Full list of trophy winners
After the formal business, members enjoyed a superb Beef casserole prepared by Cheryl and Graham.
| Trophy | Awarded for | Current Holder 2014 |
| Brian Master's Trophy | Winner of the Task Week | Pete Startup |
| Dave Fewings Memorial Shield | Best two-seater flight | Ron Johns, Dan Johns |
| The Kennedy Trophy | Best performance in a BGA rated competition | Liam Vile |
| The Kelsey Plate | Longest cross-country flight | Ian Mitchell |
| Tim Parsons Trophy | Earliest declared and completed flight over 300kms | Wyn Davies |
| The Wily Old Bird | personal presentation by the CFI for guile or cunning | Family Bennett |
| The Rose Bowl | Winner of the Club Ladder | Pete Startup |
| The Ken Andrews Trophy | Best flight in a wooden glider | John Pursey |
| Tim's Challenge Trophy | First O/R to Lasham in a wooden glider | John Pursey, Matt Williamson |
| Francis Bustard Tankard | Best gain of height | Andrew Mugleston |
| Presidents Trophy aka The Norman Whyte Shield |
Best progress | Matt Williamson |
| Instructor of the Year | Member online vote | Pete Harmer |
| Les' Tankard | Best contribution to the Club by a Junior member | Peter Bennett |
| The Dick Wolff Trophy | Best contribution to the Club by helping others | Adrian Phillips |
| Des Champ Vachables Trophy | The member who achieved the greatest retrieve epicness | Henry Ford |
| Le Magnifique Pissoir | The most flights scoring less than 100pts on the ladder | Tom Sides |
After the formal business, members enjoyed a superb Beef casserole prepared by Cheryl and Graham.
