Fri 6th September - Course week

After four flying days so far in the September Course week, it was hoped that whilst the weather forecast was not too optimistic, there might be opportunities to fly during the day.

Looking at the weather one of such opportunities seemed to be during the morning - so after a quick discussion as to the plan for the day the winch was set up in the North West corner of the airfield, with both K21s and a Junior brought out of the hangar and daily inspections completed.

Optimism (Mike Sloggett)

However no sooner had the gliders been walked to the launch point some rain arrived......

So with the gliders suitably parked it was down to the Clubhouse for discussion on the BGA Safe Winch Launching initiative followed by a briefing on various aspects of thermalling to build on everyone’s practical experience of same during the week to date.

Adam giving a First Aid briefing (Mike Sloggett)

Using his dayjob experience Adam Niemcyzk then provided some useful information and guidance on how to use the Clubhouse defibrillator and how to help anyone who needs resuscitation.

Over lunch, as the weather deteriorated further, the reluctant but sensible decision was made to put the gliders and ground equipment away. Whilst it was disappointing to not be able to fly today all the Course members made good progress with their individual objectives for the week.

Reallity (MIke Sloggett)

Thank you as ever to the Course helpers (Hans Jenssen, Richard Harris and Allan Mounce) and to the Course members for getting stuck in to the ground tasks in and amongst their flying. - Mike Sloggett and Peter Smith - September Course instructors. 

Congratulations to Rowan Smith (Ian Mitchell)

 And in the evening when the weather had improved, Rowan Smith passed his  BGA Cloud Flying Endorsement  with Ian Mitchell in the Rotax Falke. - Well done Rowan.