Today's flying could be described as "two days for the price of one" with the flying list down to the bottom of the page.
Empty the hangar (Mike Sloggett)
Both Juniors, both K21s and the Perkoz were walked up to the southwest corner and we started flying without delay, John Sillett and Mike Sloggett looked after the instructing and the other three gliders were used to get through the huge solo flying list, we started with one flight each to make sure everyone flew.
Pawnee was in demand (Mike Sloggett)
The tug was in great demand with everyone trying to keep current and the same applied to solo flying, the weather was kind so there was no issues with card colour. We managed 40 winch launches, 12 aerotows, and both Falkes were going all day.
Familiar view of North Hill (Mike Sloggett)
Congratulations to Mark Wallis for completing his Cross-Country Endorsement with a successful Nav Ex with Ian Mitchell in the Rotax Falke.
Last landing Mike Sloggett)
The flying continued without a break and most had two flights and this was due to the tremendous effort by all loggers, winch drivers, instructors, tug pilots and all who helped getting people in the air, it was a very gratifying day but also a little sad because of the covid lockdown, it is unclear when we will all be able to meet up again.
Washing before packing the hangar (Mike Sloggett)
So it is goodbye for now from your veteran blogger, I don't know when we will fly again and I don't know if I should wish you all a happy Christmas or what! p.s. I did sing a Christmas Carol to cheer people up after the hanger had been packed - to an amused and mixed response. - John Street.
