It was certainly a chilly start after yet more rain had cleared through overnight, and with heavy dew all round it was decided to give the air a chance to dry out. Meanwhile a pitch inspection revealed a very wet muddy airfield so it would be aerotow only from the centre of the field.
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| Aerotows only today (Dave Clements) |
Field inspections continued for the reported 'depressions' and 3 were found along a collapsed drain line. Peter Smith led a team to provide temporary infill until conditions would allow further investigations.
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| Temporary infill of the depressions (Dave Clements) |
In the Clubhouse, there was demand from our newer members for a weather briefing, which showed a good window of opportunity for flying today.
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| Crystal clear skies over North Hill (Dave Clements) |
Flying started at 11:30 into the crystal clear sky, and continued until a late lunch when the wall of rain showers to the northwest had just drifted across the airfield.
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| Parked up in case of a squall (Mike Sloggett) |
After the trough line had cleared through flying continued with everyone enjoying reduced price aerotows, and our two trial lesson visitors were suitably impressed with their short soaring flights.
Thanks all- 12 launches in total - J&P
