Bright and sunny with scattered heavy showers and a westerly wind.The whole club fleet, K6 and ENW were out. Many early solo pilots enjoyed rare white card conditions, Ruth and Mark E filling their boots, this was a perfect day for trainee pilots with easy conditions, those who turned up benefited from a 5-10 mph W/NW wind and gin clear conditions. I think many people were put off by a forecast that couldn't quite make up its mind, but with the old saying that you definitely won't fly at home but you might if you roll up - ringing true, many people missed an opportunity. In the afternoon the convection started to make its mark, there were huge anvil clouds in the distance and massive lines of black but productive clouds!
Paul S continues to practice his rear seat role - taking would be 'bloggs' for a ride (Dave W, Jonathan S and James). Mark C tested the tug's bungee landing gear and declared it "functional " !
Flying continued until dusk , with all "dirty bottoms" cleaned before being packed into the hanger in time for the evenings function.
From a personal point of view it was fantastic to see the club house buzzing , one comment from an older member "it is like an AGM only a whole lot more fun" . Many thanks to Jill for getting this side of DSGC going again - a great effort ! - Mark C
In the evening, about 50 members and family filled the Clubhouse and were engrossed by the 2nd of our winter talks, this month given by Jonathan, describing his world travels with the Foreign Office and the BBC. After the talk the clubhouse was rapidly changed for dining with 38 sitting down to another fabulous carvery supper from Maria. If popularity continues to build we will need a bigger Clubhouse!
