MINUTES OF THE MAY MEETING OF THE

KERNOW HANG GLIDING & PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION

AT THE CLINTON SOCIAL CLUB ON 12TH MAY 2003

 

The meeting opened with a goodly number of members present - more than 20 -  but they wouldn’t stay still long enough to be counted.

The Chairman welcomed members and Andre, a new member.

 

Apologies were received on behalf of Gavin - no excuse offered, Tim - catching up after the weekend competition, Paul Howe - working to earn an honest buck and Mark Woodhams - away in London.

Minutes of the April meeting were read, agreed and signed

 

Correspondence.

            Directorate of Airspace Policy - Charts &etc.  Alan told members about changes in Air Charts. Mark Presland proposed and Phippsie seconded that up to date charts should be purchased and held by the Chairman or secretary. These shall be available for reference by all members.

            Ordnance Survey Bill £55.81   Alan referred to a reminder for payment of the licence fee. There was discussion about whether we needed to keep the licence in force. No conclusion was reached.

            BHPA.  Safety Notice for FLPA pilots. This has since been published in Skywings.

            Minutes of the last Executive Council meeting. Alan outlined the purport of relevant items.

Matters Arising.

            Training.

            Hang Gliding. Graham reported 2 days training at Perran with some good progress being made but a crash while a student was scratching.

            Paragliding. Mark reported 2 days training with 1 CP completed and more coming on.

 

            Celtic Cup. Only Vicki, Roger Green, Mike Richards and Alan have declared interest in attending the event. With such poor support we propose to look at the weather prospects a day or so before and only if it is very favourable will we consider making the trip. In these circumstances we are unlikely to be in a position to make any bid to host next year’s event Investigations into a possible  tow site below Roughtor had been made by Barry Green but he met an unhelpful attitude from the new tenant in the nearby farm

            Competitions. Graham told us about Steven Hawken and himself flying in the British Open comp. Days 1 and 2 were blown out. On day 3 both made the 45 miles into goal with Graham finishing at...... and Steve at ......

At the BCC there were only Steve and Tim to represent Kernow. Results are still awaited.

The next big Comp is the British Hang Gliding Series 2nd round at the end of May in the Yorkshire Dales.

Mark Presland reported on the club’s Paragliders first competition outing  A team of 6 pilots went to  North Devon and achieved 2nd place.

            Festival of Free Flight.  Alan told members the standing arrangements giving the Green Dragons a monopoly on tow ratings. Alan asked if  we wanted to do ratings for our own members if it can be arranged?  It was agreed we should try.  Vicki will speak to Russ.

            XC Fights. None have been logged but it appears there have been some PG coastal flights which should be logged.

            Vault Bay Site. Gate notices.  Phippsie has in hand.

            Social Events. Paint Balling is on for 21st June if there is enough interest. Names to Phippsie please.

 

Other Business.

            Membership.  Vicki reported some response from lapsed members and more is expected.

            Use of Sites by local non members.  After some discussion members are asked to continue to encourage local non member flyers to join KHPA and to check on their BHPA membership.

            Perranporth Site.        Safety and discipline. Members are asked to co-operate to ensure safe and enjoyable flying.  Care is needed in the parking of vehicles as the grass is rapidly disappearing leaving badly rutted sand. Phippsie said he would make enquiries about ways of preventing further erosion.

 

Members Forum.

            Roger Full said he knows Radio Cornwall are willing to broadcast news, results and details of coming events if we pass the information to them. Powered Pgs have been seen flying around the Carbis Bay and St. Ives area.  Who are they?

            Steve Hawken appealed for HG pilots to support the Kernow BCC Team.

            Phippsie  told us that his student Toby will be joining Kernow rather than his local club - the Condors. He feels happier with us!

            Vicki told of her aero towing training and rating in Spain including a dual flight on an Atos Rigid thing. All a bit frightening but great when you get away from the tug.

            Steve Edwards advised of a web site he has designed, available for members to post photos and news. Alan expressed concern on duplication of the facility on our present web site and suggested Steve should discuss the arrangement with John Sekula. The advantage will be that members can post photos direct instead of having to go to John.

            Vicki came back to say the fee for Highcliff Site had been paid.

 That ended the business of the evening.

           

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