Club Barbie - Wet, but ....well, just wet really !

It was fun....sort of.

Paraglide for the Hospice - fund raising event

You may well have seen the article in this weeks County Press. The Club is organising a "Paraglide for the Hospice" event to raise funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. The idea is that in return for raising at least £200 in sponsorship you get a free tandem flight. The flights will take place on Saturday July 28th to coincide with the Club's summer BBQ.

 
Download a sponsorship form here. Any queries - please contact Emma Brading, the Club Social Secretary - telephone 01983 612545

Sites Night
Tim King of Sky Paragliders gave the introduction to the evening and talked about pre-flight safety checks which was well received. One of the biggest causes of problems is getting distracted during your checks. You only need someone to ask you a question half way through doing up your leg straps, and then you might turn back and completely forget that last strap. Tim recommends that you check and double-check your equipment before you take off. I recommend that you focus on what you are doing, and don't let yourself get put-off what you are doing.

New ! Site conditions voicemail messaging system - Click on WEATHER for details 

Limerstone Access road

Andy Hodgson has asked everyone to make sure they use the track when driving up from the Shorwell side. He has noticed people driving on the grass. Andy is a great supporter of the club, so please do stick to the rules !

Fun in the Pyrenees with Fluffy and the Isle of Wight Air Force

Despite the various cock-up's and accidents, the week in departments 11 and 66 with Udo and Jenny was great fun. Fluffy learned to always remember his passport; Paul Ryan learned to never eat the free mints at the bar; Mike Rouse learned never to kiss Paul Ryan on the lips after he'd eaten free mints from the bar; Geoff just needs to relax more; Julius needs to find another sport.
Here's a great piccie taken by Julius way way above Targassonne.....Git !

Meeting Dates Announced!

Dates & Events for 2007:
 
Here are a few dates to put into your diaries for this year.
 
30th March 7.30 - Annual Glider Inspection & Reserve Packing. The Bargeman's Rest, Newport. The meeting most likely to save your life....

25th May - New & Low Airtime Members Evening. UKSA bar, Cowes. Find out more about the Island flying sites, NEW RULES, and how to fly them safely.
                                              
28th July - Summer Fly In & Pig Roast. Compton Farm (this could be the start of something big - watch out for further news).

28th September -  Bargemans Rest, Newport. " Pilot Rating 1 " - the next step.

30th November - Sandpipers, Freshwater " Pilot rating 2 " - the next step after that.

26th January 08 - AGM Dinner and Dance.

 

 Clear Skies filling up !

The trip to Clear Skies in the Pyrennees in April is now fully booked, so if you want to get out there, then Udo & Jen have a trip running in early May....give them a call ! See the Links page

AGM, Club Dinner and Awards

The club AGM went off without a hitch on Sat 27th Jan.

The committee members reported on 2006 flying and events. Due to the poor weather, not much flying was done, but on one notable day, about 8 pilots got away from the hill at Chillerton, and these flights constituted the basis for the best flight awards this year.

The evening bash was held at the Bargies again, with the Caulkheads Ceilidh band providing the entertainment.

The Awards:

Best XC - Dave Fentum (2 XC flights in one day)
Best Flight - Francis Rich (Chillerton to Yarmouth)
Neptune Trophy - Mike Rouse (1st, and only, Full Blackgang run of the year)
Best Newcomer Award - Daniel Starsmore
Most Improved Pilot - John Bentley

A new committee was formed.  Many thanks to the old committee!!!