For the second successive week there was no flying during the day but a sense of optimism that some flying might be possible in the evening. The weather above and around the airfield was broadly the same as last Wednesday evening’s Club flying but with one key difference - this evening was a tad windier than last week.
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| Blue sky, but horizontal windsock (Mike Sloggett) |
After suitable instructor visits to the West end of the airfield the decision was made to set up the winch in the North East corner of the airfield - whilst the large group of Club members present brought the K21s out of the hangar and parked them carefully in view of the strong wind. It was then a question of waiting in the hope that some flying might be possible - the waiting time was used to good effect with some ground school briefings being completed.
And then it was off to the West end of the airfield with both K21s, with everyone briefed fully about the importance of glider handling and parking in the evident windy conditions.
James Flory and JB took a K21 off for a met flight after which two training flights were completed. But then with a freshening wind the decision was made to put everything away in to the safety of the hangars
It was really good to see so many Club members at the airfield for this evening’s flying - thanks to everyone for helping, all being well better weather next Wednesday evening. - Mike Sloggett
And then it was off to the West end of the airfield with both K21s, with everyone briefed fully about the importance of glider handling and parking in the evident windy conditions.
James Flory and JB took a K21 off for a met flight after which two training flights were completed. But then with a freshening wind the decision was made to put everything away in to the safety of the hangars
It was really good to see so many Club members at the airfield for this evening’s flying - thanks to everyone for helping, all being well better weather next Wednesday evening. - Mike Sloggett
