Committee Meeting 4th April 2023

Minutes of Committee meeting Marine Hotel Hotel Stonehaven 4 April 2023

Present

  • Scott Mather Chairman
  • Martin Yarrow Treasurer
  • Kieran Campbell Sites Officer
  • Andy Fowlie Safety Officer
  • Julian Robson Chief Coach

Chairmans Report

Brief introduction and outlined what had been done in relation to club, usual fielding
enquiries about sport, getting paperwork sorted out for two new club coaches and pilot
rating, Repack (thanks Kieran) and a bit of flying.

Secretary Report

Not present nothing forwarded.

Treasurers Report

Subscriptions had been received.
Bank Balance circa £4500.
Tap access to be paid when invoice received.
Donations to Mountain Rescue and Air Ambulance due out in next quarter.

Sites Officer

Drone trial at Montrose had passed no issues mentioned, but they, Skyports,
had not entered a letter of Agreement. No new activity had been noted. A more organised
effort by a group called Caeleus is looking at much bigger more spread out projects at
moment. The General Aviation Alliance is leading response. Teams meeting 18 April, Kieran
planning to join, and expect a number of other Scottish clubs to join to.
Dunnydeer change in ownership at bottom of hill, no apparent changes or issues yet.
Seasonal restrictions St Cyrus, Glen Clova and awareness raised concerning Hen Harriers
Creag Meagadh.

Safety Officer

Two incidents involving club members. One serious injury involving prolonged
hospitalisation. Other water landing at coastal site.

Getting plans together for a firstaid course in late October November period.

Chief Coach

Had only returned from travels. May have a couple CP exams to set with
members originally from other countries. A few newer or returning pilots to keep an eye on
in coming season.
A discussion about coaching followed.

Competition coordinator

Not present. However, a discussion concerning new format of
Scottish nationals and tasks entered. Also try to get organised for club trophies, Spring cup in particular.

AOCB

nothing was noted

Next Meeting

Early July by arrangement.

Committee Meeting 20th May ’21

Minutes of Committee meeting held on Zoom at 8pm Thursday 20 May 2021

Present

  • Scott Mather Chairman
  • Martin Yarrow Treasurer
  • Kieran Campbell Sites Officer

Apologies

Matthew Church, Bob Dunthorn, Cathal Redmond

Minutes

Chairmans Report

Incapacitated during April period of excellent flying weather, pleased to see many having very good flights. Hoping covid situation improves to allow meeting, social, etc.

Secretary Report

Not present nothing forwarded.

Treasurers Report

2 more members joined 44 at present. Few payments to Mountain rescue teams and Air
ambulance may go out in next few months.
Cardpay system has worked well.

Sites Officer

No issues reported. No more updates concerning Drone Technologies Ltd proposals at Montrose. It was noted a Drone demonstration had taken place at Montrose Harbour. It was also noted that that the Air Accident investigation Board had been critical of Civil Aviation Authority oversight among others in a commercial drone accident which may affect proposed operations at Montrose. AAIB March 2021 for more details.

Safety Officer

Nothing noted though it was mentioned about a pilot being plucked off a hill in thermic conditions.

Covid Officer

Nothing reported however, it was felt we should remain cautious and be aware of risks in car sharing.

AOCB

Contact Boatclub to see what the situation is about meeting there.

Scottish Nationals possibly do something later in year subject to covid regs.

X Scotia weekend 5-6 June they may base in area depending on forecasts will ensure reminded of restrictions if they do.

Zoom meetings lectures it was noted a few had been organised particularly airspace one in early May, and we should encourage use if we can at present, though it is no real substitute for meeting pilots in person.

Next Meeting

Thursday 19 August 2021

Committee Meeting 25th Feb ’21

Minutes of Committee meeting held on Zoom at 8pm Thursday 25 February

Present

  • Scott Mather Chairman
  • Martin Yarrow Treasurer
  • Kieran Campbell Sites Officer
  • Cathal Redmond Safety Officer
  • Adrian Smith Covid Officer

Minutes

  1. Chairmans Report. Brief introduction and reported on failed attendance of SHPF AGM on Skype. Advising prospective members on routes into paragliding in current circumstances.
  2. Secretary Report. Not present nothing forwarded.
  3. Treasurers Report. 42 members signed up via the Cardpay direct debit scheme. Will send an email to all members prior to annual membership being drawn next year 2022, as cardpay had not. Bank Balance circa £4100.
  4. Sites Officer. Drone Technologies Ltd have plans to operate a drone port from Montrose
    airfield behind the dunes. They had submitted a request to the Civil Aviation Authority for a Temporary Danger Area over flying part of the dunes and forming an arc out to sea. This had not succeeded due to a number of reasons and Tom Hardie from the BHPA was advising us going forward.
    Seasonal site updates for St Cyrus and Glen Clova and any other possible issues will be
    updated on Whatsapp group.
  5. Safety Officer. Talked about the possible rustyness of a number of flyers and in particular
    newer flyers due to covid and winter layoff. Will try and encourage flyers to ground handle
    and inspect equipment thoroughly prior to flying. Discussion on anonymous reporting of
    incidents.
  6. Covid Officer. Updated us on current situation and when we may expect changes to come in going forward. In essence at present stay home unless for exercise, no car sharing etc.
  7. AOCB See if a reserve repack will be possible when covid guidance allows us.
    Encourage coaching and sitting of exams.
    See if Scottish Hangliding and Paragliding Federation are interested in hold a club coach
    course in next year.

Next Meeting

Thursday May 20 2021 8pm Zoom