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What's on the Webcam
Who said Delta apron could not be used for parking?
Weekend 3rd 4th May 2008
SUMMER Take-Offs?
The airport now opens at 08:30 local
for those wishing for an earlier take-off
Farnborough NORTH now available
London Area LARS is a radar-based air traffic information and alerting service for pilots of GA aircraft flying in the busy airspace below or around the London TMA. It will be run from Farnborough, building on the local LARS service already provided from there by NATS and TAG Farnborough.
London LARS will give you much better awareness of other traffic in your vicinity, so that will help your safety and safety of others. Should you get into any difficulties we will have your details and can respond very quickly. LARS can also help you to avoid infringing controlled airspace.
The service offered will be either Radar Advisory, Radar Information or Flight Information depending on workload. Details on the NATS website.
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Use of "Student" Callsign Prefix
As a result of a civil aircraft accident involving a student pilot the Air Accident Investigation Branch has recommended the introduction of a callsign prefix to signify a student pilot flying solo. The use of the callsign prefix 'Student' will be reflected in CAP 413.
The purpose of the callsign prefix is to enable Air Traffic Controllers and other personnel to take into consideration the more limited ability of student pilots when issuing instructions and/or other information.
The prefix should be used on initial contact with ATSU's and, once acknowledged, it will not normally be necessary for student pilots to use the prefix in subsequent transmissions until making initial contact with other ATSU's, unless they feel they are being instructed to do something with which they are unfamiliar.
Full information can be found in Aeronautical Information Circular 83/2007 (pink)
Schneider Trophy
The 2007 winner, Daniel Pangbourne has kindly lent the trophy to the Club. This historic Trophy is now on display - don't miss your chance to see it.
***************************************************Check your Licences
We recently had our first case of an expired PPL. Remember the licence now has a validity of five years after which it will need to be renewed, (excepting UK licences which are valid for the life of the holder).
Please check if you have a JAR PPL.
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ATIS
Lydd airport now has an ATIS operating on frequency 129.225
The service is also available by telephone on 01797 322422.
The programme has now been finalised and there is a variety of trips to suit all. The booking sheets are available in the Club room - Members may wish to phone as soon as possible to check availability. There is a comprehensive leaflet giving dates and estimated flight times.
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AIRSIDE reminder
Always wear your
HI-VIZ JACKETS
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Weather Station
Please take time to visit the site and click on the Live Weather Display button.
This is almost real-time weather; updated approximately every three minutes.
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Help with Training
The Club has purchased three CD ROMS. We have the full PPL course, and both the IMC ating and Night Qualification courses all from Oxford Aviation Training. These are all available for students and we ask for a £5 donation for a weeks (maximum) use. Please ask at the desk.
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Hangar
After flying, aircraft other than Club training planes should be positioned near to the hangar for
parking by the Fire Service, unless the aircraft may fly again that day. If you have screens
PLEASE PUT THEM UP !!
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Opening Hours
The airport will open between the hours of 0730 and 1800 hrs UTC.
During the Summer, club opening will be 08:00 to 18:00hrs UTC daily.
In the winter, club opening will be 09:00 to 17:00hrs UTC daily but will remain open until
19:00 hrs on any evening for night flying on request. Please advise the Club before 16:00 hrs.
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Congratulations!
Rene Hopf successfully completed a very intensive course to obtain his PPL on 4th May 2008. Rene, who's home is in Germany, is studying at the Buckswood School near Hastings for his A levels and fitted in his flight training to complete the course within the academic year.
Saturday 26th April 2008 and a 1st Solo on their 16th BIRTHDAY!
Obviously destined for greater things is Jonathan Gourlay - Congratulations!
Elliott Davis made the last landing of the day on his First Solo on 22nd April 2008.
Congratulations (but start a little earlier for your Cross-Country Elliott!)
Luc Duchemin-Crook completed his first solo on 10th April 2008 - Congratulations!
Roger Smith completed his first solo on 4th April 2008 - Well done !!!
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Club Car
The "new" club car is at Le Touquet. Please ask at the desk for the key.