The forecast today was dry, bright and easterly, it certainly was and also dreadful visibility and soaring, but those who turned up made the most of it.
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| Ladies Day -nice hats! with Lisa and Ruth (John Pursey) |
Instructors John Pursey, Glenn Turpin, Steve Westlake and even I had some enjoyable flights with James Flory dipping in and out as he was disappointed to be on tug duty with no takers! Meanwhile James Hood spent the day cleaning the Perky Trailer,
before and after - thanks, and Chairman Nick Jones was onsite performing his Chair duties, ie those that are not often seen or recognised.
before and after - thanks, and Chairman Nick Jones was onsite performing his Chair duties, ie those that are not often seen or recognised.
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| 13yr old Daniel trying out Lisa's Audi for size (John Pursey) |
Daniel and family Hender were present as always keeping the field ticking over, and Rob and Sally's comment in the Clubhouse when Dan appeared driving Lisa's car "Damn! no excuse now for Dan driving the Jaguar." Various members enjoyed flights with Alan Turner in amongst winching, Ruth Comer, Andy Williams and Daniel. Special thanks also to Ian Hunt for being Duty DLM alongside winching and cable retrieve. Wyn Davies was the only member to rig a private glider but he is ever the optimist and chalked up several flights, most of which were extended circuits but one being the longest flight of the day, 25 mins!
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| James Flory and Rob Hender (John Pursey) |
Thanks to everyone who made the most of the day which was difficult experiencing lots of sink and a strong easterly wind, but hey that makes our skills better for the coming soaring season, it is coming I'm sure!!! (as is Brexit???) - Lisa Humphries
