The kit was out early on the field, but members were always thin on the ground. The weather again exceeded expectations and was even pleasantly warm during the afternoon. Initially a slight easterly prompted setting up at the west end until inevitably it was all change and back to the east end for the launchpoint. The high pressure system gave us a beautiful clear blue day with just a hint of thermal activity between 11.30 and 2.30 to tease us! but it was difficult to use gainfully and always going towards Dunkeswell - although the buzzards were teasing us on the south ridge. The approaching Warm Front held off until the end of the afternoon making a spectacular view to the west above the sheet of white cloud as young Max took a 5000ft aerotow with JB to get all his pre-solo spinning checks completed. Both K21s were kept busy as well as one Junior and the 505. Andrew ended the day with some nice aerobatics in the K21. By just after sunset everything was back in the hanger and the clubroom glowed with tea and happiness!
I was down in the woods again but no big surprises for me - only fitting bits to the water pumping station and definitely no bears about, neither any strops which rumour has it, are also attracted to the woods. - PSm & JB & MS
Simon M and Guy decided to take VG to Bodmin Airfield for lunch, and ASW20 ENW came out for a first airing this year.
Max aerotowing high for spin checks
Max aerotowing high for spin checks