PMAC. April news. 2016
1. 3 weekends back Burnum and Olo successfully completed their Bronze Wings test and today Kevin did the same. Congratulations to all of them. I have posted the boys application form already and I will send Kevin’s tomorrow. The wings badges will be back while I am away – sorry , you will have to wait.
Today Louis achieved complete solo flight with hand launch, throttle control, circuits and landings as well as some loops. Congratulations to Louis.
Ian is also flying really well and making good landings on the strips.
2. I wish I had a good camera. last Sunday as I was circling my glider low down in a thermal 4 wedge tail eagles joined me. A great sight.
3. I will be away for the next 7- 8 weeks.. You will have to decide when to start afternoon flying as the fogs will be rolling in very soon and someone will have to bring the milk.
4. The annual fees become due at the end of June and I assume they will be much the same as last year. I will email the exact amounts and collect them as soon as I get back. Could you please pay either by cash ( preferable) or by cheque made out to me. I run the club accounts through my teachers account as there are no fees or charges.
5. I sprayed more weed killer around the tyres and oiled the combination lock on the clubhouse so it opens easily now.
6. Steve, I have left Ian’s envelope on the table in the clubhouse.
7. These emails will also now appear on the club website, thanks again to Michael.
8. The club trainer aircraft have been charged up. With good weather for the next few weeks the gliders should make some good flights using either the bungee or club winch. The bungee is in a couple of plastic bags and the winch will need a battery to drive it though. You will have to supply your own fuel for the boomerang. Check the battery status before using them.
See you at the field