Well we flew in the end....
One could tell from the grey atmosphere in and around the Clubhouse, which matched the grey skies, that members were not pleased to find that the actual weather did not match what had been forecast. The morning provided continuing opportunities for much looking up at the sky and at various weather forecasts all aimed at finding some measure of optimism that flying may be possible at some stage during the day.
One could tell from the grey atmosphere in and around the Clubhouse, which matched the grey skies, that members were not pleased to find that the actual weather did not match what had been forecast. The morning provided continuing opportunities for much looking up at the sky and at various weather forecasts all aimed at finding some measure of optimism that flying may be possible at some stage during the day.
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| Not exactly as forecast (Mike Sloggett) |
A talk on thermal soaring was completed mid-morning if only to show persistence and confidence in the absence of any actual flying happening. With the skies trying to brighten and with the forecast suggesting there might be potential flying during the afternoon an early lunch was called. And early afternoon with a continuing improvement in the the weather evident a decision was made to set the launch point up in the North East corner of the field whilst both K21s and a Junior were brought out of the hangar.
The first flight of the day provided a full launch height of just under 1000' albeit the grey skies required lookout to be even more relentless than usual. And with the skies continuing to brighten patches of blue sky also appeared in good abundance.
The first flight of the day provided a full launch height of just under 1000' albeit the grey skies required lookout to be even more relentless than usual. And with the skies continuing to brighten patches of blue sky also appeared in good abundance.
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| All good things come to those who wait (Mike Sloggett) |
The afternoon's flying was not particularly spectacular but did allow all those members who had had their patience tested to get some flying during the afternoon - a Trial Lesson was also completed during the afternoon
By just after 5:30 18 flights including 2 aerotows had been completed - not bad for a Sunday in February, sorry June! - Mike Sloggett
By just after 5:30 18 flights including 2 aerotows had been completed - not bad for a Sunday in February, sorry June! - Mike Sloggett
