MINUTES – CLUB MEETING HELD AT THE VALLEY CLUB, DALY ST, LOWER HUTT,
7.30PM, TUESDAY 1ST June, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT – 25
CLIMIE WINDFARM
Murray Kennedy, WRC, gave a presentation of plans for an intended set of wind generators for the Climie area. The towers will provisionally be from above the gliding club to well south of the Climie towers, adjacent to the head of Whitemans Valley. One tower is proposed for between the telecom towers. Pros and cons with the proposal. Cons – inherent risk to aviation, loss of access during construction, (one year??).
Pros – improved access. A new road may be put in from Kaitoke, along the ridge. The road needs to be of a very good quality to allow servicing of the towers. Possible wind information – anemometers are placed on every tower, this info may be made available to the public on the web. Possible improvements to a launch, though the present launch is pretty good (from a HG pilot point of view!). It would be nice to have a nicely grassed flat area for setup, and a loo!
Suggestion made to set up a forum link on the newletter website for ongoing input by members.
PAEKAKARIKI
Submission has been made by Kris Ericksen on behalf of the WHGPC to object to intended developments along the Paekak escarpment.
MANGAROA LANDING
Kris has also submitted a letter to The Hutt Council regards loss of landing options in Mangaroa Valley. See last newletter.
WINDSOCK
Guy in in the process of getting the Paekak windsock back up again. Will be completed in the near future.
WESTERN LAKE LAUNCH
Ross Macklin, manager of the Wharekouhou Station has informed us of intentions to re-fence the cliff adjacent to the launch there. Various options discussed, with agreement that as wider opening as possible be allowed for. Two, three or poss four gates be set up.
Motion – that funds estimated at $2-300, max $400 be allowed for the project.
Proposed – Kris,
Sec – Ian Bowie.
TRAINING GLIDER MAINTENANCE
Advice form Grant that some maintenance is required for the Ventura – new spare DT’s, and in the near future sidewires.
Motion - that funds be allowed for said maintenance
Proposed – Grant Tatham
Sec – Kris E
THERMALLING
Discussion/presentation given by Grant re: thermalling. Cut short by time – second half next meeting??
Meeting closed 10.15pm
Grant Tatham
Secretary
