A good day was forecast and another incredibly long flying list. Clouds were popping by 11:00, Ron flew with James H in the 711 ASH25 tasked to Cullompton and Lasham with a tricky turnpoint at Cullompton taking off at 11:15. Pete B and Liam had a competition for flying first with Jess (who went solo this week), Pete took the first flight but Liam was more fun!
Simon M in SM, Pete St 230 and Rowan in Libelle set off for 300kms on a double O/R Salisbury, Crewkerne, Shaftesbury. Rowan landed in an organic grass field farmed for Red Deer near Shaftesbury, thanks to Matthew W and Pete B for retrieving.
Simon & Pete were lured back into Dorset but turned short of Shaftesbury along some tricky convergences, but made it back.
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| Rowan's organic grass field near Shaftesbury |
Simon & Pete were lured back into Dorset but turned short of Shaftesbury along some tricky convergences, but made it back.
Congratulations to Andrew L in GDE who set off for The Park but ended up at Eyres Field for his Silver Distance - completing his Silver. Thanks to Martin B for retrieving Andrew with HEB trailer after
discovering a lack of rotational willingness from GDE's trailer.
Pete & Jill in OL taking off quite late as usual flew to Sherborne and Tiverton following the energy.
Pete & Jill in OL taking off quite late as usual flew to Sherborne and Tiverton following the energy.
Congratulations to Richard D, after persevering for a few years has finally gone solo.
Liam converted to the Cirrus flying along the convergence, and Jess for 70 minutes on her 4th solo flight, and Heather completed her two hour flight in K6. Mike F and Ruth worked hard at the launch point all day and thanks to Ian M for staying late to make sure everyone flew.
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| Ian congratulates Richard (Jill) |
In the evening, Jonathan talked about RT and everyone had the chance to practice their witty banter before enjoying a very nice meal by Cheryl and Graham. - J&P
