Private Hire Banned Due Wx - Club Policies
Hi All
Last weekend I called up my club to discuss the Wx before a private hire slot in a club a/c. Before I had chance to begin a sensible discussion on the winds (240/20G30) I was informed that all private hire of club a/c was "banned" due to senior instructor on duty judging it would be too hard to fly & it was "too bumpy anyway". By 3pm the winds were 240/19 (no gusts & straight down RWY) but the ban still remained. Hence the day was written off. My decision in the morning was nogo. But by 3pm it was definately flyable! As a new member I had not been told of this policy of banning private hire at their discretion.
No contact was attempted to inform me of the ban, I only found out when I called up to discuss the Wx with an instructor.
Curious to hear how others perceive this, and if other clubs operate similar policies.
Cheers!
Last edited by Bandit650; 5th December 2006 at 16:35.
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