PEMBROKESHIRE FLYING CLUB
Minutes of a AGM meeting of the Pembrokeshire Flying Club held at The Club Room, HaverfordwestAirfield on Sunday 20th February 2011at 14:00 hrs
Present: Vice Chairman Malcolm Evans
Treasurer John Fisher
and 12 other club members together with Malcolm Cullen (Guest advisor)
apologies: Graham Clarkson, Richard Cole, John Alexander, Ian Butherway.
The Vice Chairman opened the meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were read and agreed:
DP to co-ordinate fly out to Cosford
JF to arrange Flyout to Waterford to coincide with the Tall Ships Race
JF & MS Grassv strip ongoing with PCC
Historic flight to Ireland April 2012 PCC Support Bob Ellis to Co-Ordinate the Formation of Flight structure and briefing, A Sub-comittee to be formed:
Volunteers; John Fisher, Malcolm Evans, Bob Ellis, Mark Hughes, Martin stevens, Tony Hyde, Rodney Faull.
It was hoped that financial support could be found from various organisations
Bob Ellis has kindly made himself available to members showing an interest in the building of an aircraft.
An election of officers for the comming year took place:
Chairman MEvans Prop Rodney Faull seconded Martin Stevens
Vice Chairman M Stevens Prop JFisher seconded M Evans
Secretary MEvans Prop J Fisher seconded Jane McNamara
Treasurer JFisher Prop Rodney Faull seconded DChamberlain
Minutes Secretary DPhipps Prop JFisher seconded MEvans
Camera was still ongoing possible link through Paddy McNamara’s PC
Meeting closed 15:22
Next Meeting 24/4/11 at 17:00 hrs
PEMBROKESHIRE FLYING CLUB
Minute of a meeting of the Pembrokeshire Flying Club held at The Club Room, Havefordwest Airfield on sunday 31st October 2010.
Present: David Phipps Minutes Secretary
John Fisher Treasurer
and 5 other Club Members
The Treasurer opened the meeting and welcomed everybody present.
APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from: Malcolm Evans, Graham Clarkson, Jane & Paddy McNamara, Dave Chamberlin, and Mark Hughes.
Christmas Dinner
9th December 1900 hrs at the Black Sheep.
80% of the members present requested a change of venue to Rosemarket.
Flying Events
Friday 8th April 2011 would be the aim for a trip to Cosford Dave Phipps to contact Rob Burns.
Summer Fly Out
JF to organize two summer fly out’s the first would be a shorter trip trip To Waterford to co-inside with their Club calendar. the second one would be a longer trip to Eniskillen. both fly out’s to be advertised one moth before with a notice both in the clubroom also in the weekend control area. It was also felt that it would be beneficial to hold a flight planning evening, when procedures such as Flight Planning, filing a flight plan, and dealing with GAR forms together with Special Branch information would be fully discussed. It was also felt that it would be most beneficial if Pilots could try to make themselves available to members that have not previously been able to take part in such trips thereby giving as much exposure as possible to other members.
Grass Runway
A discussion took place regarding grass runway’s and the suitability for training, it was felt that a major safety benefit would be obtained, and it was agreed that JF would write a letter to Geoff Kingston to enquire if a meeting could be arranged to discuss the possibility of creating a 400 metre in length adjacent to the existing 09 - 27 hard runway.
Flying Boat Lecture
Richard Cole would endeavor to arrange an evening lecture with John Evans.
Metal Work Master Class
Bob Ellis kindly agreed to arrange a Metalwork Class / Demonstration to be held in Hanger 2. Peter Morgan kindly agreed to also make himself available for this Day / Night class. It was hoped that through this that others might be encouraged to also build or form a group to build a light aircraft. It was anticipated that this would take place sometime in February 2011. anticipated time span 2 hours.
Denys Corbett-Wilson celebration
John Fisher is in touch with Geoff Kingston and others progressing this planned celebration.
With no further business the meeting concluded at 17:45
NEXT MEETING TO BE ARRANGED AND ADVERTISED AT A LATER DATE
Minutes of a meeting of the Pembrokeshire Flying Club held at the Club Room Haverfordwest Airfield on Sunday 16th may 2010
Present: Malcolm Evans-John Fisher-Dave Phipps-Phil Evans-Graham Clarkson-Martin Stevens-Rodney Faulls
Apologies : Jim Glenister
Malcolm Evans opened the meeting expressing the club’s sympathy to Jim’s sad loss, it was agreed to send a card of sympathy to Jim.
Postpone Flyout to Rosemarket from 31st May
Rob Burnes ( Cosford Flying Club) to be contacted about a trip to Cosford
Denys Corbett Wilson Irish Trip 22nd April 2012
PCC to be contacted
50 UK Aircraft plus 50 Irish Aircraft
IAA to be contacted
No further information regarding the clubroom
No further information about website
Any further information about R27 / R09 closure for County Show
Jim to write to Council
AOB Graham looking to start a group ( to be advertised on PFC Website)
Next Meeting 27/06/10 Wet 1600 dry 1700
Meeting closed 17:40
PEMBROKESHIRE FLYING CLUB
Minutes of a meeting of the Pembrokeshire Flying Club held at The Club Room, Haverfordwest Airfield on Sunday 11 April 2010 at 1600hrs.
Present: Jim Glenister - Chairman
John Fisher - Treasurer
and 7 other Club members.
The chairman opened the meeting at 1610hrs and welcomed everybody present.
APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Malcolm Evans and Mark Hughes.
EVENTS
The Chairman reported on recent Club events.
a. Clay Shoot The Shoot was held on Thursday 8 April and all those who attended adjudged the event to be a success. Thanks to all.
b. The CAA Safety evening took place on Thursday 18 March at the Rosemarket Golf Club. The evening was well attended and appreciated by all.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
The visit to Tenby Lifeboat is arranged for Sunday 18 April at 0930. Members to meet at the Lifeboat slip.
OTHER EVENTS
a. A massed fly-out to Shobden for lunch on Sunday 13 June. Names of those interested to JG as soon as possible. Details to follow.
b. A fly-out to Rosemarket for lunch on 31 May. Names of those interested to JG as soon as possible. Details to follow.
Other suggestions were an evening fly-out to Shuttleworth (Cranfield) and a visit to one of the Duxford Open Days. Names of those interested to JG.
A further suggestion was to arrange a BBQ at Rosemarket on a suitable day in August. JF to arrange.
The 100th Anniversary of the flight across the Irish Sea by pioneer aviator Denys Corbett Wilson will be on 27 April 2012. JF suggested that the Club be pro-active in organising a commemorative flight and events to celebrate the occasion. Members were agreed that this would be a good idea. JF to investigate the way forward and report back as soon as possible.
OTHER BUSINESS
JF reported on a meeting that he and IB had had with PCC regarding the way forward for the Club Room.
JF is to request a suitable company to quote for the finalisation of the installation of the web-cam.
Members were pleased to hear that PCC were to set up an official web-site for the airfield.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be at the Club Room, Haverfordwest on Sunday 16 May 2010. Timings will depend on the weather - 1700 hrs if dry, 1600 hrs if wet.
There being no further business, the Chairman thanked all for coming and declared the meeting closed.
PEMBROKESHIRE FLYING CLUB
Minutes of a meeting of the Pembrokeshire Flying Club held at The Club Room, Haverfordwest Airfield on Sunday 07 February 2010 at 1600hrs.
Present: John Fisher - Treasurer
and 12 other Club members.
The Treasurer opened the meeting at 1600hrs and welcomed everybody present. Two new members were also present. He apologised for not being able to read the minutes from the previous meeting owing to the short notice for Chairing the meeting and, because the IP was down, he was unable to access the minutes from the internet link.
APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Malcolm Evans, Peter Kraus, Ian Butherway, Jim Glenister, Dave Chamberlin and Mark Hughes
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
The Treasurer reported on the proposed forthcoming events.
a. Clay Pigeon Shoot A Clay Pigeon Shoot was being arranged for the near future
b. JF Reminded everybody that a visit to the Manorbier Range had been arranged for 23rd February at 13:30. Members to meet at the gate and will be met by JG who will also email members with full details and contacts in the very near future.
c. JF Confirmed that a CAA Safety evening was now confirmed for March 18th to start at 19:30 prompt at the Rosemarket Golf Club (full directions to follow on the Pembrokeshireflyingclub web site).
d. ‘Fly-outs’ The club plan to arrange a flying visit to RAF Cosford and RAF Valley in the coming months
e. A ‘Fly-in’ by Guernsey and Leicester Aero Clubs There will be a “fly-in” from both the Leicester and Guernsey aero clubs in co-ordination with JM. Further fuller details to follow and PFC volunteers would be required to help host this event.
f. JF, in conjunction with Spencer Davies, will co-ordinate a group meeting to visit one of the RNLI’s flagship rescue lifeboats in early March on a Sunday Morning at 10:00 hrs when practice launches will take place. We will then be shown the multitude of radio and navigation equipment used and given an explanation of the rescue equipment that they use.
OTHER EVENTS
We hope to Fly out to the French Vans Club De France, to a venue yet to be announced. Hospitality is second to none. The event is normally held in early June for a Friday/Saturday / Sunday. Interested members please contact JF.
Bob Ellis has extended an invitation to interested members to visit his workshop for an in-depth look at his RV 8 Project. The project is now well on the way to becoming a flying reality. Groups of two or three.
A suggestion was made for the Club to arrange a day “fly-out” to Shobden/Kemble/Halfpenny Green and for a possible Ireland trip to be arranged. JG to co-ordinate.
OTHER BUSINESS
Club Room RC was asked to arrange for a new digi-box to be installed for the club TV.
Group Flying/Shared Ownership Following the discussions at the last meeting, GC will post a draft proposal to form a flying group on the clubroom notice board. For members that may be interested, please contact him as indicated.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be at the Club Room, Haverfordwest on Sunday 14 March 2010 at 1600 hrs.
There being no further business, the Treasurer thanked all for coming and declared the meeting closed.