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New Members Terry Willis PG:P 120Hrs Kire Antoski Yeovil PG:CP 1Hrs Julian Pearson Weymouth PG:CP 2Hrs
News
Why not send me your mugshot to add to our members list?
Gone flying? let others know the conditions by leaving a message, please check the Telegram/sitephone pages for details.
The latest Wessex HGPG Committee minutes are available here.
July 2019 Airmail now available in the members area.
Site News
ALL WESSEX SITES	Recent events have highlighted that members are not always aware of the rules and information relating to a site - PLEASE take the time to re-read the site guide BEFORE you next fly.
Bournemouth/Southbourne	Restricted Flying Hours during July and August. NO Flying between 10:00 and 18:00. Pilots need to do a dynamic risk assessment and if the clifftop and beach is getting busy, or still busy, then flights must be suspended until crowd levels have reduced. Please read the site guide for this very sensitive site BEFORE you next fly.
Ballard Down / Whitecliff	We have received a complaint from the farmer of Whitecliff Farm, Swanage that Pilots landing in his lower fields (the 8th July) have been climbing over the lower fences to join the Coast Path causing damage to the fences. If you have to land in any of his fields then you MUST exit the fields through Whitecliff Farm ONLY and join the public footpath south back through the Ballard Estate. PLEASE take the time to re-read the site guide BEFORE you next fly.
Club Meetings
1st August	Flightdeck Night - Learn all about the different choices of Vario, GPS and Flight Computer. What should you stick on your deck? Robin is looking for volunteers to do a 5-10 minute pitch for your choice of FlySkyHy, Flymaster, Naviter, Kobo, Digifly, Syride, XCTrack/XCSoar LeBipBip & Bluefly. Waypoints, ICG files and thermal hotspots galore. Bring your flightdeck. Gary Puhl will also explain 'How To Avoid Airspace'
The club normally meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Elm Tree in Ringwood at 8pm.
Other
Today's Member Richard Froggatt	Today's EITS Photo

Members' Mugshots No more confusion about who's who. Send me your mugshot and everyone will recognise you. There are still a lot of you who haven't - come on, don't be shy.	Lucky Dip Photo Show a photo from the many that have been sent in over the years.	For Sale Wanted Get rid of your old gear or pick up a bargain. In the members-only area.