It was another slow start with fog early on, and there was some hope that it would clear faster than on Wednesday. And it did clear very suddenly late morning. With the winch still being worked on, it was another opportunity to get aerotow cleared.
The hangar was emptied, although HCX needed some work on the nosewheel that wouldn't keep hold of any air (thanks George).
DSGC launchpoint library pic (Andy Mayson )
It was even a bit soarable between 2pm and 4pm with streeting & convergences, and the winch appeared at lunchtime with thanks to Peter Smith, Stirling Melhuish and Mike Groves from Skylaunch. After a tentative test winch launch for the new differential, winching continued alongside aerotows.
A few private owners ventured out but several were preparing for the long trek north to Portmoak.
A very pleasant day flying, with some special thanks to the long hours expended in getting the winch back serviceable. - J&P
