Spring Meeting: 6th-7th March 1993, Cambridge
The Garden House Hotel again. Tony Segal gave a very revealing presentation on the risks to glider pilots from inadequate cushioning in their seats. He showed a film of a laboratory glider crash and demonstrated the absorptive properties of Dynafoam and Chipfoam – which could mean the difference between walking away and never walking again. Dr Mike Almond spoke about his experiences as a medical evacuation officer in the Gulf War.
Lectures
- Crash-worthiness and pilot injuries in gliders (Segal)
- N.C.E.P.O.D. analysis of post-operative mortality (Hoiles)
- Aero-medical casualty evacuation in the Gulf War (Almond).
Autumn Meeting: 3rd-5th September 1993, Swansea
Wonderful weather and a good programme, including a Hwyrnos, a Welsh evening with food and song and a trip to some very ancient caves.