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Posted on March 31st, 2010 No comments
It’s March again so once more it’s time for our Awards Presentation Dinner. Around 75 club members and guests gathered at Brickhampton Court Golf Club for our 2009/10 event. MC Richard Crosby kept us all in order during an enjoyable evening which saw a 15 awards for First solo, 7 for PPL along with several Night Qualifications and IMC Ratings. A couple of our instructors have enjoyed themselves this last year with Roly gaining a helicopter licence and Phil a Sea Plane rating.
The prestigious Walwin Cup was awarded to Monika Swaine, the Daniels Trophy to Dave Farrugia and Derek Veal with the Aladdins Lamp going to Des Rocks. The citations are reproduced below.
‘The Walwin Trophy is presented in memory of Rex Walwin, a founder of this club and it’s first instructor. The trophy is presented to a student who has achieved a consistently high standard during training or has overcome a significant personal difficulty in achieving the award of a PPL. This year in recognition of her perseverence in progressing through the course despite various work and other non aviation issues impacting on her ability to devote the time needed the award goes to Monika Swaine.’
‘The Daniels Trophy, donated by Harry Daniels, a pre-war club member with a keen interest in navigation, this trophy is presented to the winners of our annual Aerial Treasure hunt. As is customary the clues were set by the previous winners, namely Francis Brownsill and Ken Cattell. Despite there being a small number of entrants for the 2009 event the clear winners were Dave Farrugia and the late Derek Veal.’
The Aladdin’s Lamp
To commemorate that ‘I’d rather not be there’ moment. The most notable event in this category this year was achieved by a Teddy Boy suffering an unfortunate upending of the Cuby on 22 grass runway here at Gloucester. No significant damage luckily other than to pride. So, step forward for a rub of the lamp – Des Rocks.
One more Des, and it’s a hat trick and you get to keep the lamp!!
Entertainment was provided by comedian and sports impersonator Aaron Jones who kept us all laughing for his entire performance. Aaron’s quick fire wit also added a certain hilarity to the results of our raffle which raised £350.00 for Midlands Air Ambulance.
A photo montage is on display in the club house. Copies are available if required.
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Airport News
Posted on March 14th, 2009 No commentsThe following items of interest have come from the last Airport Consultative Committee meeting1) GPS Approaches. This project stalled a little but a new Officer has been appointed by the CAA and our application has been resubmitted. A speedy determination is expected.2) Runway Safety Updates. Gloucester City Council finally agreed this in January just eleven months after Cheltenham and the Planning Applications will now be determined by Tewkesbury Borough Council hopefully on April 2nd. Work on the first phase (Demolition and resiting of Blenheim House) should then start in early Summer.3) Other Planning Applications of interest. – Airport staff are monitoring and liaising over the Strensham Wind Farm project, there is possible RADAR interference and GCHQ are looking to build a multi-storey car park with consequent temporary crane height issues.4) Noise complaints – 80 are reported since last August, of which 72 were from just two complainants who happen to live on the 27/09 axis.5) Security – It’s been a long time coming but Special Branch are finally relocating to our Terminal Building from Portway and expect to have a permanent presence here.6) Sustrans – (the national cycle path provider) are finally completing their pathway around the Airport from the PAS building to the current entrance so you will now have to wait until they get to Bamfurlong Lane before picking them off.—————————————————————————————————–Further matters – We welcome our latest organisation to relocate here – NERC – The Natural Environment Research Council with their Dornier 228. They are located in the Firfax building in the Meteor Business Park.The Airport Management are anxious to arrange more visits for local Councillors and other opinion formers.As stated earlier, it is expected the Runway Safety Plans go to Tewkesbury Planning Committee soon. The Airport Management are looking for all the positive support it can muster. It would help if you could write to the Planning Officer handling the case expressing support and stating the bits you most need for your business plans.(e.g. ILS, longer landing length, better RESA). Letters or e-mails to John Hinett, Tewkesbury Borough Council. Planning & Development Services, Council Offices,Gloucester Road.Tewkesbury. GL20 5TT. or Attn:- John Hinett. Technicaladministrators@tewkesbury.gov.uk (a copy to me would be appreciated). -
More Congratulations
Posted on March 14th, 2009 No commentsA big ‘Well Done’ to Paul Trivett on completing his PPL course on 12th March.
We wish him well on his next challenge. The Waypoint Course at Oxford Air Training, leading to a CPL.
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First Solo
Posted on March 8th, 2009 No commentsCongratulations to Ian Smith on achieving his first solo flight on the Eurostar microlight on Saturday 7th March
Cotswold Aero Club Microlight
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Welcome to flying from Gloucestershire
Posted on March 4th, 2009 No commentsThis is the new section for Cotswold Aero Club to keep you all up to date with our news and special offers on our flying club and our flying lessons.