Another month gone and again very dry and windy too! For me, the opportunities for flying this year seem to have been limited (not just because of adverse weather), but I did hear a comment from one member who ordinarily visits regularly, that the weather has certainly curtailed the opportunity he has had to go flying. Hopefully, some of you will use the non-flying time to ... Read More
Hangar Talk – December/January 2025
Hangar Talk didn't make the printing deadline for November, as November was a month that had its challenges for me. Add to that the "silly season" and I have only now got around to belatedly completing this issue in January. A shout out to Fred Willis too. Fred has had a bit of a battle health wise. He is coming good, so we wish Fred a speedy recovery and we hope to see him ... Read More
Hangar Talk – October 2024
Apologies for the absence of HT over the past couple of months. Limited activity at the field due to weather and a few health challenges for me have meant there has not been much for me to write about. This will still be a rather brief HT, but at least an update on some important matters. Club Day - October 12 As you all know, the weather especially the wind, has played ... Read More
Hangar Talk – July 2024
Unfortunately I am a bit late this month. A couple of weeks troubleshooting the weather station, some EOY finances for a couple of accounts I do and a little battle with some health issues. Nevermind, I got their in the end, so hopefully the wait was worth it. STOP PRESS Max Wiggins advises (August 5) that Kevin Swiggs has been admitted to hospital with another bout of ... Read More
Hangar Talk – June 2024
Winter has arrived and those cold and frosty mornings have given us some perfect days for flying. This month a great club day and some administrative matters to talk about. Club day - Saturday, June 1 You would be forgiven for thinking that club day for June was no chance of going ahead if the weather on the previous Thursday and Friday were indicative of what to ... Read More