LAC-BLOG 2024
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A Log of past events
Things aviation, around or in the Club or airport
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(Photo) Alan Webb – One of our founding members
19th May 2024
William Martin didn’t know when he arrived at the Club today that he would be going solo. Will had completed most of his training on Runway 21 but today with a change in the prevailing wind runway 03 was in use. (for those not aviation minded that is the opposite direction and requires a slightly different circuit due to Restricted Airspace nearby).
Will soon gained confidence with further instruction from Instructor Dianne and she reported that he did very well. A helping hand today was the perfect weather.
Congratulations from all at Lydd Aero Club
15th May 2024
After numerous delays due to inclement weather Tim Playfair finally completed his Qualifying Cross Country flights today.
Receiving congratulations from his Instructor Bob, It must have seem a long time coming to achieve this important stage in Tim’s quest for his Pilot’s Licence.
12th May 2024
Taking advantage of the latest very brief spell of excellent weather is Thai Deekes completing his First Solo.
Joined here with his Instructor Andy and a Certificate to mark the occasion that most pilot’s never forget
Well done Thai.
Not long to that PPL?
9th May 2024
John Renshaw has taken up flight training again after a break of 20 something years and today completed his first solo in all that time. We are always told you can’t do your “First Solo” twice, but perhaps we can all understand John’s delight on his achievement today.
Seen here with his current Instructor Dianne and clearly pleased with how the solo flight went.
Well done John! Now the work really begins.
29th April 2024
18th April 2024
An introduction to Aerobility
Lydd Aero Club Instructors were introduced to Aerobility flying today. Here, in the comfort of the clubroom they were shown how to use the hoist which may be necessary for some students on this course. The instructors later undertook training in the use off the hand controller in Aerobility’s own aircraft.
Later in the day our first client, Anne-Marie took the first Aerobility flight with the Club.
14th April 2024
Another student completes their Qualifying Cross Country flight test. The QXC is a flight of not less that 150Nmiles with three landings, two of which at alternative airports, often this will be Southend and Shoreham. The qualifier this time is David Doe who, like many this year has been seriously delayed by the incessant poor weather. Seen here with Instructor Andy, David now needs to complete his flying hours and the final Skills Test.
Well done David. Not long to that PPL!
24th March 2024
Only a few weeks after completing his Qualifying Cross Country, Josh Knell has gone on to complete both his Thoeretical Exams and his final Practical Skills Test to join the ranks of Private Pilot.
Seen here with examiner Gary, looking justifiably pleased after the test, Josh gave thanks for all the support and training from instructor Dianne and the rest of the Lydd Aero Club team.
Another “Well done Josh” on the successful completion of your PPL course leading to your Private Pilots Licence.
1st February 2024
Starting the month off well! On one of the loveliest weather days for some time Phil Astell completed his Skills Test to join the ranks of Private Pilot.
Seen here with Examiner Bob, Phil receiving the usual congratulations on a job well done.
Congratulations Phil on the successful completion of your pilot training.
6th January 2024
First for 2024!
As the whole country sinks under endless flooding one budding pilot took to the skies to complete his Qualifying Cross Country test. This is a flight of at least 150 Nautical Miles with 2 landings at different airports and return to Lydd.
Seen here being congratulated on the latest stage in Josh Knell’s training for his PPL is Instructor Dianne.