Today we hosted the Annual Regional CFI Conference with John Garrett (Thames Valley SRE) and Andy Miller (SRE SLMGs) presenting on a number of topics including BGA Annual Safety Report, EASA Licencing and Cloud Flying in the post-EASA environment. Big thanks in particular to Liz and Mick who provided an excellent spread for lunch arrangements, and many delegates complimented the club on the refreshments and on the excellent New Briefing Room facilities...Thanks to everyone that has helped SGC achieve such substantial progress over the last couple of years, you have done us proud.
More importantly, despite the bitingly cold weather we had a productive flying day with Ray as DI assisted by Geoff and Phil. Brent was LPC, Gary was tuggy and Robin did most of the winching providing some excellent "evil sim-power failures" for training purposes! Nigel C passed 2 more of his SLMG PPL ground-school exams. Others out included Martin L, Richard, Mary and myself.
Tonight we met up at The Whatley Hall Hotel in Banbury for the clubs Annual Dinner where we enjoyed good food and good company with some new faces and old friends form far and wide. Certificates for achievements and club trophies were haned out, which included a focus on the new solos, the BGA Ladder, and 2 new club trophies awarded to encourage soaring achievement and cross-country flying. Clive's Band provided the entertainment and a good time was had by all. Thanks to Jan for organising this year...volunteer(s) for next year please!
