History of the BMPA

History of the BMPA  >  1993

1993 Spring Meeting, March 6-7, 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.

1993 Autumn Meeting, September 3-5, 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.

1993 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)