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We had a glitch with the newsletter software for a couple of weeks. Which was frustrating as we couldn't tell you about our amazing youngsters. Their news is a little further down the page.

Since we've been unable to send a newsletter the weather has gone from red skies to murky wet grey ones. This week is literally a washout! Luckily although the roads and fields around us are flooded... we are just windswept and interesting.  See the difference in the recent weather below:

The image above was taken looking towards the hangar...at the end of a good flying days couple of weeks ago.  We wanted to include it because it is just so stunning! This image below was taken today! Bit of a difference we think you will agree!

Unlike the magical images (below) that were taken by Gill McNeil with Jack Broom during his night rating course.  Looking at the weather at this time of year, it's a good idea after gaining a PPL to go on and do an IR(R) or a night rating... Both of which you can do at Enstone Flying Club, funnily enough! 👍😀... Which is why Jack Broom is taking every opportunity to build his hours post PPL whilst continuing his training. 

22nd February Anniversary News 

Skipper has been running the flying club for 19 years today. 😱 And doesn't look a day older! Ably assisted by Amelia Earhart, known to her subjects as Millie-Mog!

Fitting then that the new Spitfire Mk26B should arrive on this very day. The weather today didn't help the task in hand... it was very cold and wet but, with the help of the driver arriving early we managed to avoid the worst of the showers...

Thanks to BA Hull for supplying outstanding man power and big toys to get the job done!

The syndicate members and volunteers were on hand to provide the muscle and lots of suggestions of the best way to unload.

Everyone was in very good spirits and with true teamwork, efficiently moved the Mitchel and Royce Spitfire from the container to the BA Hull low loader and then into the hangar.  Paul H and Dave are checking and logging all the parts so we should see them again by next Friday.

Well Done Simon Courtney 

Sorry it has take a few weeks to get this in the newsletter Simon... 

Congratulations to Simon Courtney on passing his Skills Test with Gill McNeil on  Thursday 1st February... it was a gorgeous day for it.  Quite busy out there but Simon showed how to be a cool pilot. We are not sure who was more excited at the news: Simon or his father, David!  Above is Simon with Examiner Gill and his Instructor Richard Pitts. Richard has been training Simon up to when he was old enough to fly his first solo at 16, and now to his PPL at 17.  Extremely well done to Simon who now has his wings!
 

Congratulations Conor Horgan 

Congratulations to Conor Horgan on his first solo last week with Gillian McNeil his 'weekday instructor', Conor who is just 16 also flys at weekends with Wilko. We are all so proud of you, our second solo this February!

7th March @ The Falkland Arms

So cast your mind back to Thursday 1st February which ended with a really great evening of Members meeting up for Pilots in the Pub at the Falkland Arms... Well it will soon be time to meet up again in March and we hope you can make it along. Such a good time was had by all... sadly we forgot to take any new photo's AGAIN! Could Members please remind us on 7th March to take some photo's or better still, if you are coming along, take them and post them in the facebook group.

Are you coming to The Falkland Arms on 7th March 7 for 7:30 ?
All Members are welcome...Email angela@enstoneflyingclub.co.uk by 4th March with your order then pay on the night.  Bring your families and friends along...Even your dogs are allowed so no 'man' is left behind.... Meet us in the bar of 
The Falkland Arms,  19-21 The Green, Great Tew OX7 4DB. between 7 and 7:30pm
 

There is a special deal on pies, on Thursdays!  Choose from: Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie or Homity Potato, Leek & Cheddar Pie or Steak & Ale Pie, all of which come highly recommended with seasonal greens, gravy and the choice of mash or chips. AND with a free pint (draft beer or soft drink)... 
I'm told the pies are excellent but I can't seem to stop ordering the fish and chips! 
If you don't fancy a pie. CHECKOUT THE MENU HERE...  😋. Don't forget to email angela with your order angela@enstoneflyingclub.co.uk

 We hope to see you on THURSDAY 7TH MARCH 2024. 🍺🍷🍻🍹🍸 🥧 🍴

Housekeeping 

-> From 1st February landing fees are now £6.00 each or £25 for 5 or more 

-> All 2024 Memberships should have been paid by now if yours is still outstanding you know what to do!  

-> Can all members please read and sign the ops manual in reception...We update, (or Rather Gill McNeil updates), the Operations Manual every year, so you need to sign it every year. Please seek it out in Reception and sit down with a coffee to go over it.

-> Lastly.... it is already February so stop whatever is distracting you and book some flying!