Free Flying on The South Downs
Local Meetings
June social evening. Topic: Instruments and Navigation
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 24 June, 2010 - 20:00 to Friday, 25 June, 2010 - 00:00
The regular evening session at the Glynde Drinking Men's Club.
This time we will have Dave Lewis, Steve Purdie and other seasoned navigators showing you how we do it. We'll discuss air charts, compasses, rulers and GPS useage. Both from an XC pilot and comp pilot viewpoint.
We intend to go through some flight planning exercises and hold a virtual task on the village green (weather permitting).
Please bring your flight deck with map, compass, GPS, altimeter, etc. A torch might be handy also. Don't worry if you haven't got everything, you can team up with someone who has. Please ensure you have read your gadget manuals in advance and can change data fields, enter waypoints, etc.
CU there, unless I get lost on the way,
Dave.
Glynde Coaching Meeting ~ Flying Meteorology
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 27 May, 2010 - 20:00 to Friday, 28 May, 2010 - 00:00
After such a fantastic turnout at April's Coaching Event, we couldn't let you down could we?
Next Coaching Meet will see our very own John Barratt talking on the all important topic of
Flying Meteorology.
If you want to know when and where to be, the deal with lapse rates, sea breeze & convergence,
This Coaching Evening is just for you!
Again, we want to see all the hacks sharing their wisdom and secrets.
As always, Date for your diary is Thursday 27th May, 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Be There or be Square!
SHGC Committee
SHGC AGM
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Saturday, 17 April, 2010 - 21:00 to Sunday, 18 April, 2010 - 00:00
The SHGC AGM will be held at the Glynde Working Men's Club in Glynde at 8:00pm on Saturday the 17th of April 2010.
Agenda
President's introduction
Chairman's report
Minutes of 2009 AGM
Matters arising
Officers reports
Election of officers
Coaching
Club website
Non member issues
Any other business
There are a number of committee posts being vacated this year and all posts are up for re-election and open to competition, the posts and current nominees are as follows:
| Post | Nominee | Proposed | Seconded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Pete Campbell | Des Huth | David Webb |
| Neil Brennan-Wright | |||
| Secretary | Jenni Fleming | Rob Beresford | Des Huth |
| Treasurer | Steven Nicholls | Steve Purdie | Des Huth |
| Site Officer | Vacant | ||
| Windsock Editor | Charlie Merrett | Hugh Miller | Steve Purdie |
| Chief Coach | Matt Pepper | Rob Beresford | Des Huth |
| Dave Lewis | Alison Webb | Anne Stenning | |
| Safety Officer | Steve Purdie | Des Huth | Pete Campbell |
| Aerotow Officer | Ozzie Haines | Des Huth | Rob Beresford |
| Schools Liason | Vacant | ||
| Membership Secretary | Des Huth | Steve Purdie | Pete Campbell |
| Social Secretary | Rob Beresford | Des Huth | Steve Purdie |
To stand for a committee post please notify your intent to committee@shgc.org.uk and have your proposer and seconder post their support to the same address. Of coarse you are still welcome to stand for any post at the AGM.
We hope to see as many of you there that are able to make it.
Many thanks
The committee
Glynde Monthly ~ RedBull X-Alps 09
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Friday, 30 October, 2009 - 18:00 to 22:00
Hi all, this month Aidan has volunteered to give a talk and slide-show on his RedBull X-Alps 09 adventure, (with the aid of loyal assistant Charlie).
Please note, we have moved the day to FRIDAY ; hopefully giving more people an excuse to attend. mmmmm beer.
30th October at the Glynde Social Club
Glynde Monthly ~ Summer meteorology
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 27 August, 2009 - 20:00 to Friday, 28 August, 2009 - 00:00
Many thanks Johnny; I think CP's as well as Pilot ratings, got a great deal out of the talk., and you were still sober... how many pints does it take?!
Glynde Monthly - July- Basic Thermal Lesson by D.Massie
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 30 July, 2009 - 20:00 to Friday, 31 July, 2009 - 00:00
Well done Dave on delivering a successful talk on thermalling! Words of wisdom to soak up and help improve our flying knowledge & skills.
We will hopefully keep up the Monthly'meet with another the last Thursday of August.
Subject~ to be announced
Speaker~ yet to step forward; could it be you?
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** Update ** June Club Coaching Meeting "Meet the Coaches" Location Proposed: Caburn
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Saturday, 27 June, 2009 - 18:00 to Sunday, 28 June, 2009 - 00:00
“Meet the Coaches”
Location Update: *** CABURN PROPOSED ***
With this month’s coaching meeting we’ll be doing something a little different!
The event will be held Tomorrow, Saturday, 27th of June and NOT the regular Thursday slot.
As the heading says, this is your chance to “Meet the Coaches” but that’s not all.
Neil Brennan-Wright will be laying on a BBQ so don’t forget the Food and Drink (we’re not that generous!) and don’t worry about the calories, you can burn them off in our “Spot Landing Comp & Ground Handling Workshop”.
Weather permitting, I can confirm Caburn will be the venue for this Special Outdoor Club Meeting but please check Airworks on 01273 858108 and/or the SHGC Website in case Mother Nature has other ideas.
So Make-a-Date,
Saturday 27th June 2009
!! Be There or Be Square !!
Leaving the Hill
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 30 April, 2009 - 20:00 to Friday, 1 May, 2009 - 00:00
Carlo Borsattino will be heading an informal presentation on leaving the hill for the first time... with the usual audience participation. The new season is just getting underway, and this meeting is directed at those pilots whose desire it is to go XC from our sites for the first time, or those that just need an update. Weather forecasts, equipment, picking your time, airspace; whatever your questions or concerns with "leaving the hill", come and digest some words of wisdom over a beer.
Venue is the Glynde Social Club on thursday 30th April, and doors open at 7.30pm for an 8'ish kick-off, finishing around 10.
Bruce Goldsmith Presentation
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 8 April, 2009 - 20:00 to 23:00
Bruce Goldsmith: Airwave chief designer & test pilot, 2007 Paragliding World Champion, several times British Paragliding Champion, author and film-maker will be giving a presentation on glider design.
This should be a most entertaining and enlightening evening.
Where: Glynde Social Club. Please car share as the bar receipts are all they have charged us!
When: Wednesday 8th April 2009 7:30pm for 8pm
How much: FREE!
Do please e-mail info@airworks.co.uk to confirm you are coming.
Coaching Meeting / Pilot Lecture
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 26 February, 2009 - 18:00 to 20:00
The next monthly coaching meeting will be the second of two pilot lecture held by Steve Purdie who has kindly offered to host.
The pilot lectures are for anyone who would like to take the pilot or advanced pilot exam and anyone who would like to learn more piloting skills, even if not planning to take an exam yet.
The next of the two lectures will be held at Glynde Social Club at 7.30 pm on Thursday February 26th,and then the exams to be taken soon after at the convenience of those taking the exam.
All members welcome
Dave N