The day started with low simulated launch failures to suit the low cloud, and slowly the air dried out and full height launches were made. The cumulus clouds were cycling very quickly with tempting small gaps quickly being enveloped in spreadout. The instructors were kept busy all day with training and check flights - James Flory and Simon Minson in the morning and Phil Morrison and Steve Westlake in the afternoon, with Stu Procter turning up to do some spinning.
Once the skies had opened up (Jill Harmer)
With the wind moving round more onto the south ridge, John Pursey and Stirling Melhuish in BBB checked out the buzzards that were circling low level in the gulley.
James Smart had briefed the two afternoon trial lesson visitors, but then it was a waiting game until the skies decided to open up properly mid-afternoon.
Well done to Andy Batchelor for renewing his TMG in the Rotax Falke with Ian Mitchell. Thanks everyone - pleasant, but not very spectacular day. And a big thank you to Nick Jones, Stirling Melhuish and Sam Slattery for renewing both winch cables after flying.- J&P
