News 2020
Night flying theory 9.1.2021
Night flying theory classes start 9.1.2021 at 10:00. More information from Matti Kemiläinen.
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NOTE CGX's correct spot in the hangar
CGX's spot in the hangar is behind the three microlights in the middle of the hangar – please note the correct placement.
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Night flying 27.11.2020 cancelled
This evening's night flying has been cancelled due to bad weather.
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Club seminar
Welcome to the club seminar on Saturday 21.11 at 14:00 at the new clubhouse.
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Night flying 20.11.2020
Tonight is a night flying evening, starting at 17:00.
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Club autumn work party, 17.10.
About 30 energetic members cleaned the clubhouse, raked the grounds and washed the summer dust off the aircraft at the autumn work party. Huge thanks to all!
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Hyvinkää Airfield turns 80
Hyvinkää Airfield is turning 80 – the anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday 3.10.2020, 10:00–17:00. Save the date for a nostalgic aviation day!
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Apply for flight instructor training
Applications are open for Blue Skies Pilot Academy's FI(A) flight instructor training: theory 8 Feb–19 Mar 2021, flying in spring 2021. Read more and apply.
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Changes to airfield information and landing charts
This autumn several airfields' landing charts changed, including Hyvinkää and Kiikala. Check the details and note the new landing fee at Kiikala.
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If you're not receiving the club's newsletter by email
If the club's monthly newsletter isn't reaching your inbox, get in touch so we can check your address – it's sent once a month, except in July.
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Everyone benefits from spotter flights
The latest issue of Pelastustieto has an article about forest-fire spotter flights – read the full article in the downloadable PDF.
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Info session for prospective hangar space renters, Thu 27.8
Information session for members interested in renting hangar space, Thursday 27.8 at 18:00 at the club: technical setup, pricing and booking.
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Spot-landing competition results
12 pilots took part in the club's spot-landing competition on 23 August – winner Hannu Halonen, second Pentti Eväsoja, third Jani Pietilä.
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Storage container and archive tidy-up work party, 1 Sept at 16:00
Sorting out the storage container that arrived from Malmi and moving the FLK archive into the new archive space built in the training room.
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Deviations from club procedures
Reminder to clean the aircraft's wings and windscreen and to lock the aircraft – also read the member guidelines and club procedures on the website.
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New SMS document
The latest SMS document has been published in the file area's safety section – including a new change-management section and safety policy.
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Safety bulletin published
The latest safety bulletin has been sent to members' email and includes, among other things, a change to the aircraft parking procedure.
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!!! Warning !!! The terrace is still a bit unfinished
The terrace floor is nearly done, with stairs and roof still to go – please be careful on the temporary stairs while work continues.
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Using the aircraft G5
Let the aircraft's G5 units power down on their own after a flight – switching them off at the power button can drain the internal battery.
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About operations at Malmi
Reminder about operations at Malmi: return wing weights, wash the windscreen and wings free of insects right after the flight, and leave the aircraft clean.
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Work party for the terrace begins
Building of the intermediate terrace begins – footings poured Thursday 23 July, frame assembly Friday, continuing Monday 27 July at 17:00.
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Painting work party Thursday 16 July
The clubhouse painting work party continues on Thursday 16 July at 10am – 5-6 club members are needed to get the painting finished.
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Note the Jämi parachuting event
Tampere Parachute Club's tourist jump weekend at Jämi on 17-19 July 2020 deviates from normal jump operations – keep this in mind when flying nearby.
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CAY refuelling at Malmi/Hyvinkää
When flying CAY from Malmi to Hyvinkää, only refuel at Malmi what the flight needs and top up at the club's own pump – this saves the club money.
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Painting work party 10 July 2020
The clubhouse painting work party continues on Friday 10 July at 10am – sign up by replying to this message or calling Tero.
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Extraordinary general meeting Wednesday 1 July 2020 at 19:00
The club's board is calling members to an extraordinary meeting to decide on building the aircraft hangar, following the spring meeting's decision.
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BDA flights
Several new Debonair pilots have already been trained; the instructor is available from 26 June for the rest of the month to book type flights.
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Fuel conversion table
A fuel conversion table has been added to the member area's aircraft handbooks menu, for litre/gallon conversion and weight calculation.
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BDA differences training
The second Debonair differences training evening will be held on Wednesday 17 June at 18:00 – ground training will be followed by flight training.
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BDA type training available
Theory training for the BDA type course is available Wed 10 June and Wed 17 June 2020 at 18:00 – review the handbook beforehand.
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Changes to the booking calendar
The Ressu booking calendar now has a version where all booking actions – booking, moving, options and cancellation – can be handled directly from the calendar.
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Spring work party 7 June 2020
The club's spring work party has been moved to Sunday 7 June 2020 at 10am – we'll tidy the grounds and hangar, and wash and wax the aircraft.
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