Sunday 21st October

A small but enthusiastic band of optimists got the field set up and a towed a K21 and Junior up to the west end of the field in the mist so as to be ready for when the low cloud lifted. They then returned to the warm clubroom and with great devotion sacrificed Tea throughout the morning in an attempt to entice the cloud to lift. 

This was clearly successful because shortly after lunch the cloud began to break and although cloud base looked pretty low we were able to take a launch. The first launch into the fresh easterly wind was abandoned at 600ft due to a rebellious patch of low cloud, but at least we were flying! So, rather than have people standing around worrying that it was not worth the cost of a winch launch for such a short flight, or even packing up and going home, It was decided to do a Tesco Special - 'Two for the price of one' if they had a really short flight because of the low cloud. So we kept flying and soon the cloud lifted. 

Gordon and Liam flew the Junior while Ray H, Mark E, Mike Fa and Harry kept JB captive in the back of the K21until it was almost dark! 

Congratulations to Harry for successfully completing his Yellow card and well done to everyone for such excellent teamwork! Once again, living proof that staying on site and drinking tea can be good for your flying!
jb :-)