News & Events – February 2010
Round Up
Not very much flying took place in January. It was nearly fun when we had to dig our way into the club and could just see the aircraft poking out of the winter wonderland. It was a lot less fun when it all froze.
Events & Social Evenings
Tuesday 5th January Planning session, what shall do and where shall we go this year? Over a beer or a fizzy drink of course.
Tuesday 2nd February Tuesday 2nd February Postponed from January as the weather even managed to ruin ground activities! Planning session, any suggestions for events, speakers etc and destinations for fly outs.
Tuesday 2nd March Met Office. Those marvellous chaps at Exeter have agreed to come and give a presentation at the club. Topics to be covered are;
• An overview of the briefing products available for GA
• How to obtain these products
• Local effect - the Bristol area and info available to forecasters
• Future Met Office developments
• Finishing with a Fun Quiz, with prizes!
The Fleet
We have just bought ‘TL, an immaculate PA 28-140 with a brand new engine. For those of you wanting to fly IMC, all the knobs and dials you can wish for!
And Finally
With the nights starting to get lighter, now is a good time to get your Night Qualification before the clocks change. For members only, we can offer the complete course for £999.