Nigel Jackson from Belfast City Airport has once again very kindly offered to show UFC members around Air Traffic Control. This is a fantastic opportunity for members of all experience levels to meet the controllers, learn how ATC operates and to ask questions. If you are a student it's a great chance to get to know the controllers which can take the fear out of pushing that PTT button. If you're a qualified pilot it's a chance to brush off the cobwebs after a long winter. To view the dates of the visits and to book your place click here.

There are 2 corrections to the AGM pack sent out by post:

The close of nominations is 24th May 2012 - 1700hrs, not 18th May 2012.

As Albert is stepping down the position of Vice Chairman will also be elected. We will therefore be electing the positions of Vice Chairman, Honorary Treasurer and two committee members.

The 2011 accounts and minutes from the 2011 AGM are now on the website, the username and password to access them are in the AGM pack.

The AGM for the Ulster Flying Club will take place on Thursday the 7th June 2012 in the clubhouse at 19:00hrs.

There will be 4 committee vacancies:

Vice Chairman: Albert Harrison is stepping down and therefore there must be an election to fill this post.

Treasurer: Eamonn Marnell was co-opted in 2011 and therefore there must be an election to fill this post.

Gerry Snoddon was elected in 2009 for 3 years until 2012.

Dermott Fahy was elected in 2010 for 2 years until 2012.

After the success of the fly-in last year we will be hosting another this year from the 22nd - 24th June. We hope you will be able to join us. For information on arrival and departure routes please refer to this document. More details will follow.

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