Thursday 18th August

The forecast slow start was entirely accurate, and there was a lot of briefings, gardening and fettling going on. By lunchtime, it was still quite grey but the murk did look as though it was starting to break up. 

When a Red Arrow passed overhead giving us a cloudbase check, we were encouraged to get the rest of the kit out, and first launch was at 15:19.
'Bloggs' being awkward as usual (Mark Layton)

Wooly was being checked out by Mark Courtney on his 3 year Instructor checks. 

Will Stainer first solo with Peter Smith (Jill Harmer)

Highlight of the day was Will Stainer having some simulated launch failures before flying  K21 solo - Congratulations Will. - J&P