The forecast for Friday had not been very promising when we did our course weather briefing session on Wednesday, but as always nearer the day, the forecast changed, and this time - for the better. We awoke to clear blue skies, but to the north there were some towering cumulus. The wind was forecast to be light north easterly, but actually it was just light and variable. Having walked the kit up to the south west corner, we stuck with it, and during the morning some spreadout arrived from the north east.
Training circuits, launch failures and landing in different places on the airfield - from any direction was the exercise of the day.
Having completed her allotted check flights, Lizzie had to find an enormous number of lead weights and enjoyed her first solo flight.
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| Lizzie goes solo (Jill) |
In the afternoon it became slightly soarable for a short period, and both Jess and Mia consolidated their solos of yesterday.
What about the boys? - Ben, Stirling and Toby all enjoyed more training flights progressing to their goals.
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| August (1) course (Jill) |
Thanks to Chris W and Pete H who reckoned that they had achieved all-time records for the week on the step counter, and to Pete B, Liam and Jill for keeping everything running on the ground. - Totals - 93 launches and 20 Hours flying in 4 days.
The evening was a slightly mixed event with course members enjoying a barbeque and a bit of gymnastics and 'girlie celebrations' .........
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| Mia, Jess and Lizzie popping the cork on some 'fizzy' (Lisa S) |
.........whilst the combined Honeywell and Graham H friends had their trial lessons prior to another barbeque.
- Great Day and a Great Week. - J&P
