The forecast was just about spot on! with the cloud and drizzle to start with the weak cold front clearing through mid-morning. Rob Rand had the opportunity to brief everyone on Weather and Notams towards his Bronze Badge.
It was soarable from first launch, although cloudbase was still a little low. The 12 private owners started launching quite early led by Martin Woolner in KMV, but some found it quite tricky and had to take a relight.
JB was occupied most of the day with Phil Morrison on a 5yr Instructor review, whilst Woolly put Matthew Williamson through his paces for a BI rating renewal.
Pete Startup 230 turned Crewkerne, Witheridge and Bampton for 136km before setting off on another lap of Tiverton and Yeovil in better conditions but stronger headwind to get back.
Mike Sloggett had a whale of a time for nearly 5 hours in his ASW20 with the longest flight.
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| ENW in a great sky (Mike Sloggett) |
To get through the 2-seater flying list it was fortunately still soarable till 7:00pm when the hangar crew started to get a little impatient.
A good Devon day, but still limited for the early solo pilots due to the gusty conditions. Thanks to everyone for mucking in. - J&P
