A generally positive weather forecast with a light south westerly wind, saw a small but keen number of
members at the Club bright and early in expectation of a potentially
good day. A field inspection resulted in a decision that the
winch would need to stay unused for another day to avoid damaging the
wet field. After suitable canopy cleaning to minimise misting the first aerotow was underway before 10:00am.
Other than a brief stop mid-morning to let a heavy shower of rain pass through, overall the showers kept away and by the end of the day, 31 aerotows had been completed.
Other than a brief stop mid-morning to let a heavy shower of rain pass through, overall the showers kept away and by the end of the day, 31 aerotows had been completed.
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| Pot of gold at the end of......... |
The inclement weather of recent weeks has seen members taking
advantage of the reduced price aerotows to either maintain currency on
this form of launching or in some cases learn new skills, a positive
side-effect of the weather...
Peter Sm and Paul continued to prepare for their Asst Cat course with Mark C, and Liam is getting the hang of the back seat as well.
Peter Sm and Paul continued to prepare for their Asst Cat course with Mark C, and Liam is getting the hang of the back seat as well.
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| Liam practices back seat flying with Matt |
JB completed his BGA aerobatics badge under the watchful eye of Simon M (and other unofficial assessors!)
With many members now very current on aerotows due to the continuing rainy weather let's hope that we can start winching again soon otherwise we will all need to be checked out again for winch launches!
With many members now very current on aerotows due to the continuing rainy weather let's hope that we can start winching again soon otherwise we will all need to be checked out again for winch launches!
Thanks to everyone for helping to wash and derig HCX ready for annual inspection.- Mike S
