The wind had gone round to the west as forecast, and early on the sky was clear but it soon clouded up, and low cloud for the first time this week meant that there was some time to do some ground school. Pete gave a briefing on local airspace rules and Jill talked through the F215. By 1130, the cloud had lifted and flying started.
Although there was a westerly wind, the ridge did not seem to be working, just a few thermals to cloudbase at 1800ft. Paul M, Mark and Ray who had converted to the Junior this week, took turn and turn about, whilst Jon continued soloing the K21. Paul G and Bob continued training flights and during the afternoon, there was one more set of congratulations for new member Bob for his first solo in gliders.
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| Pete congratulates Bob |
First solos: Paul M, Bob, Jon (at North Hill)
Resolos: Mark W, Ray B
Conversion to Junior: Paul M, Ray B, Mark W
Silver height : Paul M
124 launches and 32+ hours flying
Thanks to Pete H and Peter F for instructing and for ground operations William, Nick and Jill also helped by Peter Sm, Rick and Dave C.
Let's hope the rest of the season and our other course weeks enjoy the same great weather conditions.
