Wed 27th February

After a couple of cancellations due to unsuitable weather the EuroFOX finally arrived. The weather was ideal with light southerly winds for the trial, there was a very long list with members hoping for a tow behind the very pretty tug from Aston Down.

120hp Aeropro EuroFOX (John Street)

First off was the DG505 with Mark Courtney and John Street, we decided as there was no wind and an uphill slope we would use the full length of the field, but we were airborne by the beech trees and were at reasonable height by the end of the field, the launch was easy with a nice long rope and four up on the vario.

"There's nothing more useless than the runway behind you" (Mark Courtney)

When the wind picked up a bit the K21s and the Perkoz launched from the usual point by the LPV for a south westerly  takeoff, several single-seaters also launched behind the EuroFOX  Unfortunately ñot everyone had an aerotow due to the cautionary early return to Aston Down. Many thanks to Adrian  Hegner for bringing the EuroFOX to North Hill.

K21 behind the EuroFOX (John Street)

Well done to Andy Davey for his first flight in his new Libelle.

Andy with his new Libelle (Jill Harmer)

It was a very pleasant warm day and it was nice to see the Pawnee back in service after its Annual- thanks to Ian Mitchell and helpers for the speedy turnround. - John Street.