The forecast promised some sunshine amongst the cloud today, but the anti-cyclonic gloom won out. Although at times, there was a hint of the cloudbase lifting to circuit height at North Hill, the visibility was never good, and after James Flory and Pete Harmer made a couple of trips to the west end to look out into the valley, it was decided to give up the idea of real flying. So it was off to the simulator to enjoy the better weather.......
First up was Mark Wallis, who completed the small Tiverton - Wellington triangle in just over the hour, first time past the motorway for Mark. Then Mike Harris showed some expertise completing the "easy" thermals task in 38 minutes - the new time to beat.
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| Rob Hender first circuits and approach to North Hill (Jill Harmer) |
Pete Harmer briefed Charlie Stuckey and Josh Funnell on their next steps to Bronze, and then it was Rob's turn in the simulator for some basic instruction on circuit planning and landings at North Hill. You can do 10 circuits in half an hour without all that queuing for the winch! Meanwhile Daniel Hender was enjoying his new hover board with go-kart extension, but took some time out to show Dad how to loop the Diana in the valley to lose some height in the circuit! - J&P
