Newcastle Hang Gliding Club “Zoom” Meeting Minutes 27/05/2020
Present: Adriaan, Jamie, Ben, Royce, John Boy, Ian Ladyman, Frans, Paul Bowers, Allan McMillan, Brad Patfield, Steve Grattan, Craig Hand, Kyle, Dawson (from France!),
Last Minutes – accepted Craig, 2nd’d Royce
Business Arising from last meeting Minutes
Hickson Street close proximity exemption is not applicable, 25 meter exemption for other sites was applicable to roads adjoining these sites. Brett Coupland considered this a subject worthy of further discussion. However no immediate action will be needed
NPWS – path at Hickson st nearly finished. New stonewall at the front only minor drama if you do a really really shit launch.
Website photos are up and running, huge number going way back!
Club elections next month, Preliminary Nominations are
President – Adrian Mulder,
Secretary – Jamie Oorschot,
Treasurer – Craig Hand,
Vise President – Rory
Watagans – Royce and Karl have been up there to look at the sites. SE Heaton looks great for paragliders now. Advice from John Harriot, with regards to funding to finish, is likely to be successful if we do it in conjunction with NPC, Central Coast, Stanwell Club, and Northern Beaches club. Application would remain in NHC name because of Forestry agreement but usage would be shared with all clubs.
Comps – Karl going ahead with exemptions. Safe to assume Covid restrictions will be eased in time and pilots will be keen to fly.
Safety – Low hours paraglider pilot (experienced skydiver) crashed out front of Hickson st launch 27/5.2020. Video showed excessive application of brakes causing canopy to stall. Pilot was taken to hospital with back injuries. No other incidents reported.
New Business - None
Treasurer’s Report – We forgot to ask, Sorry Ben!
Meeting closed.
