The day started at around 7:30, as it was a stunningly clear blue-sky morning. The early birds were checking the vehicles. With the Skylaunch winch U/S, the SuperCat winch was DI’ed and pulled out of the ground hangar where Alan Turner did a very good briefing on how to drive it.
A lot of interest was shown in the Demonstrator electric Gator, which performed very well for the whole day; finishing with over two-thirds of full charge despite being put through pre-planned rigorous use.
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| Demonstrator Electric Gator (Jill Harmer) |
The first few launches of the day were a bit hit and miss until the settings on the Supercat were sorted, from then on the launches were good.
As the heat of the day increased so did the chance of thermalling and several gliders managed to get some flights over an hour: Michael Harris,William Pope and Robin W-F managed some good local soaring.
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| Stuart and Lisa (Lisa Humphries) |
Three trial lessons were flown by Roly Clarke, with great feedback from the Visitors. After friendly conversation from the ground crew, a group of walkers passing through were also inspired to enquire about trial lessons.
Pete and Jill popped over to Farway Common in the Rotax Falke for their fly-in. By 5pm the heat of the day was draining everyone, especially once the Hog Roast arrived. Flying finished at 6pm, to end another successful day gliding for all.
Surprise landings were made by Barbie and Mike in their Piper Cub and Ian Mitchell in the Luton.
A very hot blue day but nevertheless the thermals were there.
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| Member's Hog Roast (Jill Harmer) |
A lovely evening was had
by all at the members Hog Roast, thanks to Tom for getting it all
together, and for Steve for the entertainment - Reuben Buss
