HEFA Field Renewal - 2018
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 11:59 am
Just to let everyone know - we are in the final stages for our field renewal at SP which will extend our lease to June 30, 2018!!! This deserves special recognition and thanks to Gary Foster. We've signed the agreement, paid the fees, and now are just waiting for the final paperwork from Canada Lands. We are hoping for this to be fully executed before the Christmas break - but for now - and most importantly - we continue to have permission from CL to use this site and therefore are compliant with MAAC requirements.
There are a few requests associated with the lease extension. These are not significant changes to our normal operations but are points that everyone needs to be aware of in our day-to-day fun and which really are a result of quadcopter activities as noticed by CL (and they recognize that these people are not likely our members):
(1) No flying over the new trail extending from the school to the water. They do not want pedestrians to feel "overwhelmed" by overhead drones. This makes a lot of sense and is quite a ways out from our flight line and would never be frequented by our members.
(2) No flying over the old buildings. This is an area well behind our flight line, previously sought after by glider pilots seeking the elusive thermals from the black rooftops. We will need to avoid this area.
(3) Minimize flying directly over the school. Our club has always tried to emphasize diligence with our membership in flying when the kids are out.... and our members have been excellent in being safe and professional in this regard. This new request / requirement expands on this and we need to do our best to keep a tight circuit.
I see 2018 as a great year for our club! We will still be able to fly off the snow with skiis / floats / big wheels / float planes / helis / hand launches. As spring approaches, we will strive for an increased number of BBQs and (TBD) maybe more activities with membership involvement. Training for new pilots - a safe introduction into the hobby - will remain a priority. Remember to speak up with your thoughts - so that our club remains vibrant and meets the needs / expectations of our members! And remember that many hands make light work with any of these initiatives!!
Oh! And don't forget that MAAC and HEFA memberships are for the calendar year and expire December 31. Don't forget to renew!! MAAC is very easy online and HEFA dues ($50) can be provided to any of the directors (Chris H, Bill F, Andrew C, Gary F, John L, Brian G). We really need everyone to support this effort.
Let's continue with our safety, professionalism and enthusiam with this FANTASTIC club into 2018!!!
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or concerns!
Thanks,
Brian
There are a few requests associated with the lease extension. These are not significant changes to our normal operations but are points that everyone needs to be aware of in our day-to-day fun and which really are a result of quadcopter activities as noticed by CL (and they recognize that these people are not likely our members):
(1) No flying over the new trail extending from the school to the water. They do not want pedestrians to feel "overwhelmed" by overhead drones. This makes a lot of sense and is quite a ways out from our flight line and would never be frequented by our members.
(2) No flying over the old buildings. This is an area well behind our flight line, previously sought after by glider pilots seeking the elusive thermals from the black rooftops. We will need to avoid this area.
(3) Minimize flying directly over the school. Our club has always tried to emphasize diligence with our membership in flying when the kids are out.... and our members have been excellent in being safe and professional in this regard. This new request / requirement expands on this and we need to do our best to keep a tight circuit.
I see 2018 as a great year for our club! We will still be able to fly off the snow with skiis / floats / big wheels / float planes / helis / hand launches. As spring approaches, we will strive for an increased number of BBQs and (TBD) maybe more activities with membership involvement. Training for new pilots - a safe introduction into the hobby - will remain a priority. Remember to speak up with your thoughts - so that our club remains vibrant and meets the needs / expectations of our members! And remember that many hands make light work with any of these initiatives!!
Oh! And don't forget that MAAC and HEFA memberships are for the calendar year and expire December 31. Don't forget to renew!! MAAC is very easy online and HEFA dues ($50) can be provided to any of the directors (Chris H, Bill F, Andrew C, Gary F, John L, Brian G). We really need everyone to support this effort.
Let's continue with our safety, professionalism and enthusiam with this FANTASTIC club into 2018!!!
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or concerns!
Thanks,
Brian