The
day started off with low cloud yet being optimistic - as glider pilots
must be - we got the kit out, flew the models, and waited.
The cloud
lifted and we set up ready for flight. Only DSGC were brave enough at
first; Mark and Stuart went in the DG 505 and James followed in NW.
After 3 launches from DSGC, the Mynd members got brave enough to join in.
All DSGC members flew at least once for one hour. Rueben, Ellie,
Charlie all went up in the DG505. Oscar had checks but unfortunately the
wind was too strong for him to solo. Lizzie opted out of flying for the
day however Josh had some enjoyable flights in their K21 with Rob, and
Charlie went in the Twin Astir as well as the DG, as the Mynd members had
all flown.
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| ENW over the ridge (Mark Courtney) |
The ridge worked well and the DG505 had to airbrake out of
cloud base often.
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| Crepuscular rays (Mark Courtney) |
Mark at last had 2 hours in NW and Stuart flew his LS3
in between instructing. The day went well and we were sad to know we
were leaving the very next.- Charlie
