It was thought from the weather forecast that it would probably be flyable today - albeit with a number of eyes being kept on the wind strength and the chance of some rain showers during the day.
The day started under bright and thermic skies with a small but keen group of members soon getting a K21 and a Junior out of the hangar, whilst the launch point was set up in the North East corner of the airfield.
The day started under bright and thermic skies with a small but keen group of members soon getting a K21 and a Junior out of the hangar, whilst the launch point was set up in the North East corner of the airfield.
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| Bright and thermic skies (Mike Sloggett) |
With a steady Southwesterly wind, but with the strength evidently increasing, the initial Yellow Flag was soon being replaced by a Blue Flag - which ensured that pre- and post- solo pilots had their attention focused on suitable circuit planning, approach and landing.
As the morning progressed the “boisterous” thermals provided good opportunities to soar in and amongst the strong sink around the airfield.
As the morning progressed the “boisterous” thermals provided good opportunities to soar in and amongst the strong sink around the airfield.
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| Boisterous thermals and strong sink (Mike Sloggett) |
Martin Woolner was the first private owner to launch in the LS3 KMV soon followed by Simon Minson ASW20 SM, Pete Startup Discus 230, Wyn Davies LS7 W7, Andrew Logan ASW15 FMS and Mike Fairclough PIK DFK all enjoying soaring flights of various durations. Pete Startup completed Tiverton - Crediton, and Simon Minson O/R to Crediton with frequent wet wings.
Meanwhile James Flory, Pete Warren, John Street and Mike Sloggett progressed the Club training flights whilst Gordon Hutchinson had a a soaring flight in the Junior.
Around lunchtime the arrival of the first of the rain showers made it an easy decision to stop for some refreshments. After lunch the wind strength had reduced slightly which allowed Trevor Russell and Geoff Lawrence to fly the Junior.
Meanwhile James Flory, Pete Warren, John Street and Mike Sloggett progressed the Club training flights whilst Gordon Hutchinson had a a soaring flight in the Junior.
Around lunchtime the arrival of the first of the rain showers made it an easy decision to stop for some refreshments. After lunch the wind strength had reduced slightly which allowed Trevor Russell and Geoff Lawrence to fly the Junior.
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| Mark Courtney and Guy Adams (Mike Sloggett) |
Mark Courtney had afternoon soaring flights in the Perkoz with Paul Summers and Guy Adams.
And although the odd rain shower delayed some launches, flying continued throughout the afternoon under a thermic sky and with the ridge working in parts.
All in all a good day, which provided suitably “interesting” conditions for those present to demonstrate, practice or learn flying skills. - Mike Sloggett
And although the odd rain shower delayed some launches, flying continued throughout the afternoon under a thermic sky and with the ridge working in parts.
All in all a good day, which provided suitably “interesting” conditions for those present to demonstrate, practice or learn flying skills. - Mike Sloggett
