After yesterday's sparkling blue sky, today seemed a (little) grey by comparison but the field was firm, the wind very light, and the launch point was set up in the north east corner.
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| Ready to go (Mike Horwood) |
With a long two-seater flying list with many recency checks required due to the poor weather in December, training continued in one K21, whilst the other K21 was on check flights and the Perkoz used for type conversions. Both Juniors were available for the current solo pilots and the DG505 had been left in the hangar due to the very light wind.
The winch launches were surprisingly high in the light wind, and lunch time was staggered while the flying list was being worked through.
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| Dan Hender with Pete Harmer and Rob Rand ready to hook on (Rob Hender) |
The air was very still with little sink around, but aerotows were possible to 2500ft under the overcast sky. At times there were just a few gaps with a hint of sunshine.
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| Crepuscular Rays (Mark Courtney |
We welcomed Brian Knight for a Trial lesson, he has decided to take up gliding in preference to sailing following a gliding course at Lasham 15 years ago. We also welcomed back Brandon Kusma after his Trial lesson last May, Brandon is planning to join the DSGC Junior member ranks and enjoyed his flight with Paul Summers.
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| Ellie Carter and Pete Harmer (Rob Hender) |
The list was completed just in time before the (misting) canopies, thanks all for a pleasant (if cold) day at North Hill. -J&P
