With more than 40mm of rain in the last 5 days, it was not surprising that the field was very wet, with standing water in many places. The anemometer gets some shelter from the south, but did record 44 knots from 242° at 13:47 on Wednesday, and 40 knots from 248° on Friday night. The Club also suffered a power cut on Friday night between 1830 and 0815.
Fortunately, everything (power and water) was back in action as CFIs from the region arrived for the BGA Regional ATO workshop. In fact several more turned up than had been expected and so a swift rearrangement meant that the presentations were given in the Clubroom (instead of the Briefing Room). There were relatively few club members present but apologies for any inconvenience.
The ATO workshop delivered by BGA Chief Executive Pete Stratten, was an informative session explaining the intricacies of EASA licensing and how management of Instructing will have to follow new standardised procedures of an EASA Approved Training Organisation. There were also good opportunities for networking amongst the CFIs from clubs in the south west.
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| Some of the ATO delegates on coffee break |
It is hoped that with a bit of sunshine, a breeze, and no more showers, it will be flyable tomorrow, (subject to a pitch inspection).
