Peter Thomas wrote
>PS How is the Europa Club seminar going ? Are you there Rowland ?
Yes, I was there, but my trusty Mac stayed at home this time. Just as we
finished, Mark Thorogood of Northbrook College mentioned that he had a
computer hitched up to a modem in the library next door, but there was no
time left to get online. With no Mac, I was busy instead trying to make
audio tape-recordings of the seminar sessions. I will let y'all know how
successful this has been and if so, how to go about ordering copies, when
I've had a chance to assess the recordings.
The College (mainly through the agency of Mark) was very supportive of our
seminar. They also do work (at competitive rates) which might interest
Europa people - weighing, post-curing (Margaret & Dave Watson had bits of
theirs cooked while we were there), and painting.
There seems to be a good relationship with the PFA next door, with mutual
benefit, and the College are keen to get involved with PFA activities
through such things as the NVQ initiative (get a certificate of
qualification just by doing all the stuff you have to do anyway in building
an aeroplane). Peter Kember is liaising over this - expect to see more info
in "Popular Flying" soon.
By the way, "PF" is changing to a more sensible cover-date system. You have
had the last issue with the cumbersome Dec 95/Jan 96 date style! There will
be an issue in December, for December alone, then the next one will be
dated Jan/Feb & so on.
Only thing missing at Shoreham was Ivan - aeroplane was unserviceable. But
so was the weather, anyway. The other speakers filled the gap gracefully,
but I'm sure many of those present missed a chance to heckle the source of
all their troubles! John Tye's talk on operating G-PTYE showed that's
Ivan's machine has also brought a lot of joy.
Prize for the longest trip to attend has to go to Harry Will from San Francisco!
More feedback later, doubtless some from other participants too. The new
social Secretary has done a good job on his first outing. Must catch up on
some sleep now.
cheers
Rowland
... that's Rowland with a 'w' ...
|