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BOOKER GLIDING CLUB

WYCOMBE AIR PARK, MARLOW, BUCKS SL7 3DP

INFORMATION SHEET January 2000

From the Committee

Little to report, as one would expect at this time of year.

We have decided to replace the buggies, which have proved so successful, with two newer and more powerful versions - this will happen in March/April.

Wishing you all a happy and successful new year.

From the CFI

Happy New Year! Seems remarkably like last year so far to me . The weather has been dreadful and the field is soaked. I’ll be escaping to NZ for some (hopefully) better weather and leaving the club in the hands of Jed Edyvean please make his life easy whilst I’m away.

Nationals entry forms should now be in the office if you don’t enter you can’t win so get them in by the 31st January or you’ll be disappointed.

Those of you interested in the proposed sports psychology coaching will have to wait just a little bit longer for our programme to get started on account of the coach I’ve arranged being unwell with a serious bout of the ‘flu. I apologise for the continual delays on this front but we will get there.

I’m busy trying to put together a programme of events for this year and would welcome any feedback from members on last year’s activities, especially our Bank Holiday comps. We’re contemplating running some kind of task week/race training week late in the season when the weather should be fairly reliable. All you cross country pilots out there are you interested in race tasks followed by an in depth analysis session? Please talk to me I need to know what members want.

That’s all for now.

‘G’

Tug Pilots 2000

I would like to chat to all tug pilots between 1st January and 1st May 2000, I am at the club most of the time during that period. When you have the opportunity for a chat, please come prepared with any comments or queries regarding:

Jarops

Towing patterns

Descent techniques

Aerodrome procedures

Noise abatement

Correct towing speeds

Emergency procedures

Snag reporting

Aircraft limitations

Hangaring

Ropes

Cleaning the aircraft

Bring your log book, medical and licence with you to enable me to check you are in line with the new Jarops.

Shobdon/Long Mynd Expedition

ECZ and a single seater will be at the Long Mynd from 18th to 26th March 2000, then Shobdon until 2nd April 2000. Any club members interested in taking part on any of the three weekends or two mid-week periods, please put your name on the list in the office

If enough club members commit themselves to the trip we could take more gliders

Private owners please contact me if you want to take part, as we may need to take an additional tug to Shobdon if demand is high enough.

I have B&B, club accommodation, launch and membership prices if you need them.

As with all expeditions you will need a tow bar on your car.

Any level of gliding experience ab-initio to world team members should take part

Contact me with any queries.

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