With a forecast for a foggy morning, it was quite a surprise to find more cars parked in the car park than on a good day, and the Clubhouse was full. Ray Dodd had a first attempt at a weather briefing, and when the blinds were opened, there was just a hint of the fog thinning. James Flory did some briefings on launches and circuit planning, and Roly entertained a optimistic Trial lesson visitor.
Various jobs were undertaken by the Thursday regulars including offering up K13 to the trailer for measuring up for new fittings. Aston and Mark were picking up stones from the bank behind the new Avgas tank and then climbed up ladders, draining the rainwater from the tarpaulin in the ground hangar, and sealing some holes in the roof. Robert (tuggie standing in for Mark) thought about cutting some grass but decided the field was just too wet.
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| Head in the K13 (John Borland) |
After lunch, the K13 was rigged and control deflections measured. There was a brief clearance with some brightness but it was shortlived and just a bit too late in the day, so the hangar was repacked. Thanks to everyone for a productive day, albeit no flying. - J&P
