A good early start and all the gliders were out of the hangar, starting to be D.I’d by 8.00am.
We welcomed Justin and Gillian Wills who brought the Antares for a launch turning Rutland Water and landing back at Bidford!
There was nothing much in the way of lift for DSGC pilots though, some flights managed nearly 30min, even Pete Startup stayed local, it was a pleasant easy day with the August course slotting in nicely with the Wednesday club. -John Street.
Rob Hender
took the morning shift on the winch (to give Gordon a chance to have a
change of scenery)! Sally Hender took up her regular position in the Launch
point, Gordon Hutchinson launch area, Steve Westlake and Mark Courtney instructing.
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| Busy Club and Course day (Sally Hender) |
Harry
Rigby was back with us but probably wished he wasn’t, as Steve decided
to give him four consecutive simulated launch failures. Mark started off with Mike
Rigby, but had to pull off early to avoid launching into cloud. They
eventually got away on their third attempt and made up for it with an
hours' flight.
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| North Hill Airfield from the west (Mike Sloggett) |
Dan Hender was left grounded by Mark, due to the afore mentioned
low cloud base but eventually he radioed down to let him loose, he
managed 37 mins in FZF.
Charlie, Josh and Reuben
rigged and flew the K6 throughout the day and Charlie also got put
through the ringer by Mark, working towards his Bronze. Adam Mortimer flew with
Steve and Graham flew with Mark.
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| Lisa Humphries with Dave Perriam in the hazy setting sun (Lisa Humphries) |
Total flights for the day 76, including other club members and the evening flying crew.- Rob Hender
