2006 UK meet, Target Skysports Hibaldstow.

Hit n rock We had a reasonable turnout this year, although more compoetitors would have been welcome. The weather was kind to us, but the Dornier wasn't. A major problem meant that we were restricted to the Cherokee 6 for the competitions, and no FS competitions were held.

The "All canopy" Target Accuracy competition was enjoyed by all participants, although some of the landings in the nil-winds first round left something to be desired. The winds picked up later which led to much safer approaches.

Phil Harris gained first place, follwed by Ian Topps and Pete Shew.

As the DZ was quieter than usual, we moved the Hit and Rock to the experienced landing area, and egged on by Lucy at manifest, we were cheered by the tandem students and families.

Phil Harris once again came through to win, closely followed by Ian Topps and Ron Bradley-Norman. Pete Best was at the meet and personally presented Pete's Pot to Phil.

2006 AGM

POPS AGM 2005 Niels and I handed over the baton of Top POP UK with our feet firmly on the ground during our POPS meeting at the BPA AGM day at Hinkley. We had a 'quality' rather than quantity meeting of members where we discussed and proposed the coming year programme, details of which can be found on our website. I was able to thank Neils on behalf of all members, present or otherwise for his time, effort and dedication he has put into his guardianship of our society over the past three years......and the effort he will be putting in to help me out for a little while!

We have had suggestions from members that we should continue to build on the training we received last year towards the eventual attempt at a'big way' record and also some prompts to organise more POPS meetings this year possibly in Cyprus (cos we enjoyed it so much last time) and at another drop zone other than the Hibblestow one in June. So any other suggestions, comments or statements of intent, please let me have them at your earliest convenience.

See you about.......and keep the joints well oiled!

Dick Barton

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