Monday
The
course assembled with Martin B and five new members. After the usual
introductions the kit was towed to the far end of the field and flying
commenced. It was not soarable so the new members got plenty of training
on launching and retrieving the gliders. Martin B filled his boots in
the Junior only stopping when it was suggested that he may be getting
tired.
Tuesday
A
wet start gave the opportunity for some useful ground school and after
an early lunch we started flying and found it soarable. So good upper
air work for the new members and a flight of over 2 hours for Martin who
was last to land - just before we were going to shoot him down!
Wednesday
A day of light winds and low launches from the far end of the field but lots of flying for all.
Thursday
No
flying due to weather. The morning was spent on ground school, drinking
coffee and gossiping. We adjourned at lunchtime and re-assembled at the
Drewe Arms for a very pleasant course dinner - our thanks to Richard,
Nigel, and Neville who treated the instructors and helpers.
Friday
A
very gloomy forecast turned out to be just that and we flew for most of
the day with some soaring opportunities. Martin was again last to land
achieving an hour plus.
We ended the day with Nigel taking us up and down the field in his immaculate 1932 MG.
We all wound down over tea and biscuits with the course members declaring the week a success. They all want to come back.
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| June Course members, helpers and Instructors (John Sillett) |
Thanks to all the ground helpers for making it possible. - John Sillett
