Several members visited for cups of tea and breakfast but the hill was shrouded in fog, with a front forecast to bring rain around lunchtime many people started leaving and JB, the afternoon duty instructor, was cancelled.
There were still those who hung on for the forecast clearance, the clouds started thinning out around 14:00 so we rushed to get the kit out and contact a hibernating Simon L to authorise flying and fly the tug, of course it's his favourite past time, so not much persuasion was required. The duty instructor was invited to come and help.
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| Aerotow amongst the clouds (Henry) |
Our first launch was Liam V and Olly OB in the K21 at nearly 15:00. The second was Henry in the Junior, both picking their way up through the cloud to take advantage of the extended 1000 ft aerotow.
Henry achieved an hour and many flights were nearing 30 minutes in the weak thermal and ridge lift. Oscar was checked out by JB and flew solo in the K21.
The last landing was shortly before a gorgeous sunset at 17:50.
During the 3 hour flying window, 7 flights were made. The two K21s and Junior flying just over 3 hours of airtime.
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| Soon be sunset (Henry) |
Bottom line, if you're there and it's flyable, you will fly. Thanks to those who stayed on and helped out.
