NEWS 2007 Archive
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.
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!!!
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