Friday started with a light S/W wind and the thermals soon started popping, and Simon Leeson flew the DG505 with several of the course members, by lunchtime the thermals were reaching 4000ft. Early afternoon, a convergence and overcast stopped the thermals, the afternoon was nice and smooth - ideal for training.
This first course of the season was a huge success, we flew all day every day with no weather problems. We had over 28hrs soaring between us and approx 150 flights. Many thanks to Dick Stevens, Dick Wolff,& Tim Johns - the helpers, and John Street & Guy Adams - the instructors. John Sillet was also at the Club all week and was a great help.
A footnote from Sean, I'm sure echoed by the rest of the course:
"Credit where it is due!
I would like to pass on my thanks to all of those who were involved in or helped with the first Intensive course. Particular thanks to John Street and Guy Adams, Dick, Dick and Tim and "H" for their relentless energy and enthusiasm. A credit to the club, I look forward to having a long and pleasurable association."
