Pilot Exam - Briefing Sessions

[gareth.pawan]

Thanks John. Just to confirm I would like to attend all the briefing sessions and have a go at the pilot exam if possible.
 
Just saw Andy's post regarding bringing anything up before the committee meeting on the 17th. It's probably been mentioned before but I wonder whether it would be feasable to have a few master classes on various aspects of flying a paraglider. For example: groundhandling technique - Cookie would be brilliant at this down at Aberavon. Spirals: Stevie G does them really well; XC flying, again Nick, Chris D or Steve J really know their stuff; safety/sensible flying - your humble self and so on. ... Just a thought and perhaps no one else would be interested or people wouldn't have the time to give to coach others. But there is a lot of talent and knowledge within the club which would really help the less experienced amongst us to improve their technique and safety and enjoy their flying more.
 
Does anybody else feel it would be useful?

[Viv]

i might pop along for a refresher if there is no flying on the day. Still have not done any XC yet.
 

[Rhun Llwyd]

I'm not sure if I can make the first Saturday and Sunday. Put me down as a definitely for the one in March.


Diolch


Rhun

[John Nash (Nasher)]

LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND THE PILOT BRIEFINGS
 
Any Club Member can attend these briefings, whether you are a newbie or a qualified pilot looking for a refresher, you are welcome to attend. However, we must know in advance if you wish to attend some or all of the briefings so we can prepare the paperwork. (either reply to this thread or PM me)
 
Dates & Times:

Saturday 26^th February 2011:         14:00 - 17:00 Meteorology Briefing
Sunday 27^th February 2011:           10:00 - 14:00 Airlaw & Navigation Briefing

Saturday 5^th  March 2011:             14:00 - 17:00 Flight Theory & Instruments Briefing
Sunday 6^th March  2011:               10:00 - 12:00 The Exam - followed by a pint in the pub!

Location: Alltwen Community Hall. Dyffryn Rd, Alltwen, Pontardawe, Swansea. SA8 3BX
 
 
Confirmed attendees are:
 
Wattsy, Gareth Pawan, Gareth Silverthorne, Phil C, Alan Wilson, Stu Kelly

I have PM’d those that wish to sit the exam, if you do wish to sit the exam & haven’t been PM’d, then let me know ASAP as Nick needs to order your exam paper from the BHPA.

[John Nash (Nasher)]

Have we got to have all the Pilot tasks signed off before we can sit the exam?

Yes - you need all tasks completed before you sit the exam.

[Wattsy]

Sound John, I would def like to attend the briefing session, Have we got to have all the Pilot tasks signed off before we can sit the exam?

Cheers

Wattsy

[gareth.pawan]

Cheers John for the link and making time to give us briefing sessions leading up to the exam. Not sure if this old brain of mine is up to it but I'm keen to give it a go.
 
Many thanks,
gareth
 
 
 

[John Nash (Nasher)]

I'm just bumping this up as a reminder!
 
Here is a link of the tasks required to achieve pilot rating:
http://www.bhpa.co.uk/pdf/pilot_tasks.pdf
 
However, you are welcome to attend even if you are not ready (or willing) to take the exam
 
So far we have:
 
Wattsy
Garaths Pawan & Silverthorne
Phil C
Alan Wilson
 
Can those listed above PM me and let me know if they wish to take the exam (I Have to order them from the BHPA)
 
Nasher

[Wattsy]

Hi John,

I would be up for that, Sounds like a  valuable learning experence !!

Thanks

Wattsy

[gareth.pawan]

Hi guys,
only have 72 hrs but if I can join the group and have a go at the exam I would be keen to give it a try. Everyone seemed to enjoy and benefit from last years sessions -thanks for putting it on again.
 
gareth

[Ga Silver]

Guys, can you flag this up closer to the time. There is so much I still don't understand about our wonderful sport and would love to learn. Count me in. Defo.
Cheers

[Phil Cunningham]

Hey Mr Nash
I would like to sit in on the briefings and sit the exam as I'm starting to get the urge to get some XC miles in


I very much appreciate you chaps putting in the time and effort.


Rgds
PhilC

[John Nash (Nasher)]

After last years very successful pilot briefing sessions, Nick Roberts and myself have decided to do it again.

Dates & Times:

Saturday 26^th February 2011:         14:00 - 17:00 Meteorology Briefing
Sunday 27^th February 2011:           10:00 - 14:00 Airlaw & Navigation Briefing

Saturday 5^th  March 2011:             14:00 - 17:00 Flight Theory & Instruments Briefing
Sunday 6^th March  2011:               10:00 - 12:00 The Exam - followed by a pint in the pub!

Will vary the times if it's flyable

Requirements:

Any SWWSC member is welcome to come along for the briefings, regardless of their rating or experience.

However, if you wish to sit the exam you must:

   Have completed all the other Pilot tasks by then
   Have not sat the exam within the last 4 months prior to 6th March.
               
Location:

Exact location will be Dependent on numbers, but it will be in or around  Pontardawe (centre of the universe!)

Let me know if you're interested and whether you want to sit the exam or not.