Wednesday 5th May

The actual turned out to be a lot better than the forecast. A gentle north easterly and clear skies welcomed the few. Slowly the cumulus started to appear and it got quite soarable from midday onwards, although strengths dropped as the high cover encroached.
Mark first soloed, Ernie had his first 'proper job' from the back seat, Mike completed his 5-year refresher and John Si, just back from his Asst. Cat. course, started his acceptamce checks only to be thwarted by the Pawnee's alternator going off-line. Congratulations to all.

Mark being briefed by a little gnome just prior to his first solo.