A less than inspiring weather forecast probably discouraged some members from travelling to the Club today but there were still enough present to allow flying to be considered.
After much looking at the sky and reviewing of various weather forecasts, mainly to find at least one which might suggest it would be worth getting the gliders out, the decision was made that the morning offered the best opportunity of some flying.
The launch point was set up in the North East corner of the field whilst both K21s and a Junior had daily inspections completed.
After much looking at the sky and reviewing of various weather forecasts, mainly to find at least one which might suggest it would be worth getting the gliders out, the decision was made that the morning offered the best opportunity of some flying.
The launch point was set up in the North East corner of the field whilst both K21s and a Junior had daily inspections completed.
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| Launching into a February (sorry July!) sky (Mike Sloggett) |
Under a grey sky (to be fair not too bad for February) the first launches of the day were completed, then there was a need to let a light rain shower go through after which more flights were completed - and then the forecast rain arrived, light drizzle but enough to stop the gliders being launched.
An early lunch was taken in the hope that the rain might pass through and a forecast clearance arrive to allow some afternoon flying.
An early lunch was taken in the hope that the rain might pass through and a forecast clearance arrive to allow some afternoon flying.
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| Time to put the gliders away (Mike Sloggett) |
With some optimism around, JB talked through an eventualities briefing so that even if full launch height could not be achieved then some eventuality practice could be completed but by mid-afternoon it became obvious that even the combined optimism of those members present would not be enough to shift the low cloud and rain now drifting across the field from the South.
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| James shows commitment to washing the gliders in July in the rain (Mike Sloggett) |
So, all the toys were put away amidst suitable muttering from members asking as to when summer may actually arrive... Mike Sloggett
