Mainly a who’s who for new members.
Let me know if I have left you out, also, feel free to send me an updated picture or a bio to go with your entry.
Management
Grahame Nisbet
Derek Bennett
Peter Burgess
Maureen Weaver
Simon France
Dave Jeffries
I took on these roles in 2014 in the hope that it will make some kind of a difference to our enjoyment of the club.
Martin Bishop
Joined SWGC in late 2006 having flown paragliders for many years. I fly an ASW 19 which I have jointly owned since 2008
started the job of joint winch master with Dave Cousins in 2014
I am always pleased to show anyone the winch and how it works.
Geoff Williams
Chris Tooze
Iain Wood
Peter Chaisty
Rod Weaver
Lyn Bennett
Hugh Rattray
Mark Thomas
Louis Chicot
Richard Slater
Instructing Team
Maureen Weaver
Rod Weaver
Ian Kennedy
Dave Jeffries
Also a cloud flying instructor and BGA examiner (including cloud flying).
James Metcalfe
Richard Slater
Brian Crow
Mark Thomas
Derek Bennett
Geoff Williams
Started gliding in 1994. Once solo, spent a year flying the club Astir before moving onto the Std Libelle syndicate. Have had a few attempts at 300k, but been beaten mainly by weather. Competed quite a few times in RockPolishers usually finishing 2nd. Qualified as Basic Instructor and then Ass Cat last year. Aiming to compete in 1st regionals this year.
Rob Coulson
Chris Tooze
Tug Pilot Team
Enzo Casagrande
Maureen Weaver
Rod Weaver
Ian Kennedy
Dave Jeffries
Ken Counsell
I started gliding with the ATC and went solo in 1955. I joined SWGC in 1978. During my time at the club I have held the positions of Chief Flying Instructor and Chairman I have a share in a Libelle and in one of the RF5 Motor Gliders.
Tony Hooper
Graham Bailey
Steve Reed
Tony Howe