Considering the weather conditions the Clubhouse was extremely busy by late morning, with eager pilots full of their usual optimism!
At about 12:30, they were rewarded with the call to unpack the hanger. The first launch was taken by duty instructor Mike Sloggett and Ron Johns returning to back seat flying. There was then a succession of circuits and check flights which kept the winch driver, Stirling Melhuish on his toes.
A bit grey to start with (Mike Sloggett)
Flights continued into the afternoon with returning Trial lesson members Connor Williams and John Arnott both getting an experience in the air. Simon Minson (SM) and Pete Startup (230) both took their own gliders up getting, 100mins and 128mins respectively. The card colour varied between blue and yellow throughout the afternoon due to the gusty conditions, but the flights seemed to get longer as day progressed.
Turned into a lovely late afternoon and evening (Stuart Procter)
Thanks to all the instructors who took a turn with the pupils on the list (Mike Sloggett, Peter Smith, Ron Johns, Glenn Turpin, James Smart and Guy Adams). Everything was packed away by 6pm, good to see familiar faces staying to the end and helping get it all put away, thank you to Rob for sorting out the problem in the gents and Dan for winching all afternoon without flying, a great day was had by all. - Sally Hender - logger and blogger
