With blue sky, light winds and 18 members on the two-seat list - it was going to be a busy day! The entire club fleet was busy and with 5 private gliders out, the two Falkes and the Tug we needed the the duty launch point marshall. Initially set up for the south westerly wind but as it became soarable we moved across the field. The wind picked up during the day and the west ridge was kicking off strong but turbulent thermals to the 2000ft cloudbase.
There was lots of local soaring, the prize goes to Mark L in Cirrus 477 with 3hrs 30mins (practising for his 5 hours). Congratulations to Mark E on his first solo, and to Rhodri who flew the family LS7 for the first time.
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| Mark solos the K21 |
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Adrian P converted to the Junior after his years away from the Club. Ian G and Ray B (from last weeks course) consolidated their solo flying.
Many thanks to Instructors - Simon, Ron, Chris, John and Pete for getting round the two-seat list - lasting well into the evening.
