We were expecting at least a morning before the cloud cover came in from the east, but disappointingly the low cloud had arrived before we even got the kit out.
The DG505 was derigged ready for the Junior's trip to the Long Mynd and by the time the kit had been walked up the field there were some gaps appearing in the lower levels.
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| DG505 covers were folded neatly (Peter Smith) |
The DG505 was derigged ready for the Junior's trip to the Long Mynd and by the time the kit had been walked up the field there were some gaps appearing in the lower levels.
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| Lower cloud breaking up nicely (Mark Layton) |
The edge of the lower cloud was right above the airfield with it clearer downwind, but as it was at 1200ft, we were able to launch underneath.
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| Junior LRD (David Clements) |
Over lunchtime the lower clouds broke up just leaving a layer at 4500ft but there was very little lift to speak of. One of the Trial lesson visitors - Darryl Earl last flew at North Hill in the 1990's and now retired is thinking of rejoining the Club.
Chris Coville added another new type to his collection by taking his first flights in the newly acquired Open Cirrus.
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| Chris and Paul with their Open Cirrus CEC (David Clements) |
The long flying list was completed just before the misting canopies in the setting sun, but unfortunately with a few members who had not flown.
Malcolm Vest completed his 5 solo aerotows from the sharp end with the Cub, towing Mike Fairclough in the Pik20. - J&P
