Well it was cold today - really cold !! We were at the traditional freezing
corner of the field (SW). I could not believe how many people turned up today
considering the temperature forecast but by 9:30 the gliders were being towed up
to the launch point .
Meanwhile in the workshop JB, Pete S and Rowan finished the DG Annual inspection. A huge amount of work takes place behind the scenes to keep the club gliders in such immaculate condition and we all owe a huge debt of gratitude to these unsung heroes !
Back at the West end training started and with the list so long it was clear that is was going to be a long cold day. Exeter Uni members joined in and learned new skills such as launch point operations, hooking on ,signalling etc, jobs that we take for granted but essential for the smooth running of our club.
Gordon H had his first flight in his Kestrel, an aerotow to 3000ft.
Meanwhile in the workshop JB, Pete S and Rowan finished the DG Annual inspection. A huge amount of work takes place behind the scenes to keep the club gliders in such immaculate condition and we all owe a huge debt of gratitude to these unsung heroes !
Back at the West end training started and with the list so long it was clear that is was going to be a long cold day. Exeter Uni members joined in and learned new skills such as launch point operations, hooking on ,signalling etc, jobs that we take for granted but essential for the smooth running of our club.
Gordon H had his first flight in his Kestrel, an aerotow to 3000ft.
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| Gordon tries his new toy for size. |
The DG was eventually rigged and towed to the far end. This meant that we could have all four two seaters fully utilised. The cold eventually got too much and with light fading we stopped flying at 5:30, just in time as our teeth really did start to freeze .
A rewarding day despite the lack of any real lift, most people were just happy to be back flying and enjoying the superb launches provided by our Skylaunch winch .
Thanks to everyone who braved the cold, it will get warmer soon I promise !!
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| Dave W showing off his teeth before they froze solid. Try calling downwind with frozen teeth ! |
