Mon 6th - Fri 10th June -Course week summary

Monday

The course assembled with Martin B and five new members. After the usual introductions the kit was towed to the far end of the field and flying commenced. It was not soarable so the new members got plenty of training on launching and retrieving the gliders. Martin B filled his boots in the Junior only stopping when it was suggested that he may be getting tired.

Tuesday

A wet start gave the opportunity for some useful ground school and after an early lunch we started flying and found it soarable. So good upper air work for the new members and a flight of over 2 hours for Martin who was last to land - just before we were going to shoot him down!

Wednesday

A day of light winds and low launches from the far end of the field but lots of flying for all.

Thursday

No flying due to weather. The morning was spent on ground school, drinking coffee and gossiping. We adjourned at lunchtime and re-assembled at the Drewe Arms for a very pleasant course dinner - our thanks to Richard, Nigel, and Neville who treated the instructors and helpers.

Friday

A very gloomy forecast turned out to be just that and we flew for most of the day with some soaring opportunities. Martin was again last to land achieving an hour plus.
We ended the day with Nigel taking us up and down the field in his immaculate 1932 MG.
We all wound down over tea and biscuits with the course members declaring the week a success. They all want to come back. 
June Course members, helpers and Instructors (John Sillett)
Thanks to all the ground helpers for making it possible. - John Sillett