It has been too long since the last Hangar Talk. Unfortunately, I've had quite a bit on, including a trip to the USA from just after the Christmas party until mid January, followed by the endless tasks you have when you get home after a long trip, meant very little time to write anything. Until now..... Christmas Party Another great day for all that attended. It was held a ... Read More
Hangar Talk – September 2018
Weather has again played havoc with our flying days with wind and rain interfering with our activities. However, spare a thought for our north island neighbours on farmland who would gladly take any of our "bad weather". As a result of the inclement weather there are no club day reports but here are a couple of snippets of information. New Members Please make welcome the ... Read More
Hangar Talk – August 2018
Vale - Merv Cameron, Aged 78 It has been a while since the last Hangar Talk but sadly in that time we have lost a long term member in Merv Cameron. Merv eventually succumbed to his lengthy battle with his ill health and will be sadly missed. Merv was a stalwart of the club, serving on the committee for many years during which time he was a past vice-president. He also did his ... Read More
Hangar Talk – March 2018
Club Day - March 3 A rather quiet March club day with 10 members turning out for the day. Those present were, Geoff, Vince, Fred, Richard, Mike H, Alan, Kevin S, Max, Kevin H, yours truly and the ladies, Kerry and Mei Lin. The numbers were bolstered with three visitors; Ray Lloyd from Sheffield who is looking to join in the new year. Bill Warboys who was also looking to join ... Read More
Hangar Talk – February 2018
Here we are again nearing the end of another month and with the exception of club day on February 4, there was very little activity due to the ongoing windy days. I was hoping for some promised material on member projects but we'll have to wait for another day. In response to my request for some material on the past club history, two members came forward and they are my usual ... Read More