Local Meetings

Ok

The last of the lectures at Glynde Social. The talk will be from 8 pm to 9.30pm

7.30 to 8 is induction for new members.

I will be finishing at 9.30 as I have to be up extremely early the next day. ( about 4 am) So if anyone feels up to taking this talk the please let me know as it would be a great help.

The plan is to get the exams done in February, so for anyone wanting to do that check your task book and make sure you have all the tasks done.
Not done = No EXAM

( you can always take it later in the year once your tasks are done)

Also make sure you have emailed me your name and BHPA membership number by 17th Feb latest. That will give me a week to get the exam papers.

Flight theory and instruments
You should:
• be able to explain in detail how a wing creates lift, including the relevance of venturi tubes and Bernoulli's
theorem
• be able to define and use terms such as chord line, angle of attack, aspect ratio, centre of pressure,
washout
• be able to describe the aerodynamics of the stall
• be able to simply describe factors affecting stability in pitch, roll and yaw
• understand the relationship between glide ratio and l/d ratio
• understand the effect of ballast
• be able to name the forces on a glider in steady flight and explain their relationship
• be able to name the various types of drag and explain their causes
• be able to describe the relationship between the induced, parasitic and total drag and airspeed using
drag curves
• understand and be able to use a polar curve
• understand the basic working principles of altimeters and variometers
• understand terms such as total energy and airmass in connection with variometers.

What .....its looking bad again for the weekend,i will be watching ,like you do,the forecasts to see if there might be a window over the weekend...so will update fri night..
So when will i bring good news,and if anyone thinks whats to do,well ,at least vincent ,simon and those other southern club members are having a blast in Colombia,plenty of vids to keep us amused and wishing,dont forget there are other places to fly this time of year ,just a night flight away from flying in the warm lofty air,go investigate internet for trips with our own club members or go it alone,its easy.
phil.
and wishing good flights for those above mentioned,i know they will be watching the uk weather and laughing smuggly.

I wish every one an early Happy New Year,but dont look too happy this coming weekend,will keep you all updated if things improve.
There might be a chance at beachy head this friday,if it get to be any chance of flying ,you know i will be there ,i will post the night before if its a go,and anyone that wants to have a look ,i will give my help if needed and i will make it a rrc midweek special day.
phil...

Red ribs,i wish that deity Zeus would go home for christmas,and give us a break for some nice flying.Even the special mid week rrc day on monday at beachy was not playing ball, and gave a strong southerly ,good for the hangies, i did give it a go ,but even the sea mist,sent me packing.
I thinks you can see ,by checking any weather forecast,that low pressure systems are coming one after another,bringing their frontal rain in the mild air.So the weekend looks as before strong winds.
I will post again on friday to update ,but better plan your last minute Christmas pressie mission.And if you spots Santa ,he better bring that new wing i needs. :)
Phil.
Ps ,and well done to Matt Canning (Ex red rib) ,for winning ,best clubs pg newcomer,only after a year, shows what you can all achieve.