Why was that? Not interested in acquiring new members?
It was a requirement of the airfield operators – especially as they are an active gliding club.
Normally the Snowball, Valentine, Daffodil Vintage & Classic Day and All-Hallows events are open to all (with PPR) but due to on going Planning Permission problems with AVDC and Turweston (our normal base) we have had to de-camp for these events and it’s not as easy as you think to find an airfield that will accept a club fly-in where landing fees etc can be negotiated.
We are always on the look out for new members… Just sometimes our hands are tied with these things….
I hope that helps.