Can agree with Capt Teflon, I fly in one of the groups based at Aberdeen and on a number of occasions have been the only light A/C in the air out of ABZ on perfectly good flyable days. Is a shame, with a bit of good marketing & management I've no doubt the club could do very well indeed. The HJS boys seem to be busy and are advertising all over the place for gift vouchers etc (papers, radio, TV, flyers etc), never seen that for the club though.
Just think how many people there are in this region with large amounts of disposable income! There's obviously a taste for aviation round here too and we have some fantastic scenery within easy reach. I'm forever being asked to do jolly flights / sightseeing trips for friends and colleagues, cant see why its not the same for the club?
Not surprised at the increase in movements at Longside etc however with the way the landing fees at ABZ have been going up recently!