More On Flooding  A different way of finding the start difficult - using the choke when warm.  This engine seems to keep its heat very well, lets try this:

If there is movement of the temp needles when the master is switched on then the choke is not required.

Headsets  We are continuing to damage the leads.  Please:

- consider getting your own headset (just the thing for a pilot to receive as a birthday present).

- wear with the microphone & lead on your inboard ear; this should keep the lead away from the canopy edge.

Landing Light  The bulbs are expensive, pigs to refit and don't last long.  Please consider flying with it off whenever you feel it safe to do so.  The checklist setting of "ON" for take off is a default position.

Anti-collision Aid  We need all the help we can get.  When possible, please stow the canopy cover in it's built in bag - it is a bright dayglo - and fly with it on the shelf.

400 Hour Inspection  Only a few hours away: please give Simon all the help you can.

Fees  These will be subject to change at the EGM/AGM.  If you have not seen my review, or want to know about the committee's deliberations on the subject: ask!

Log Sheets  There should be an improved design in use soon.  Many thanks to the pilots who take care to log properly.

New Pilots  Congratulations to Ron & Ken for gaining their NPPLs;  Ron and Dave Holley are ready to be checked out by the CFI as tug pilots;  Ken will be ready once he has a Silver C; John Trueman has completed differences training; Bob Bromwich has started his (it won't take very long, he is an experienced tug pilot already)

Future NPPL Training  We are going to try a different plan: instead of running a batch of students, we shall offer a fast track route for one at a time.  This will not stop anyone else from arranging whatever flying they like, but the fast-track student should be able to move on with whatever instructors are available.  If you would like the fast track treatment, please give me a call (if more than one volunteer, the one furthest ahead with the ground exams will get it)