Thursday started cold with a clear blue sky, and a crosswind from the north, initially there seemed to be a hint of west (contrary to the forecast), and the Duty Instructor opted for the wrong end. So after 2 winch launches and 2 aerotows there was a change of ends.......
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| Launching to the west (Mark Layton) |
With a more "into-wind crosswind" the winch launches achieved greater heights and flight times were extended with the help of some weak lift.
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| Long wintertime shadows (Mark Layton) |
George Sanderson held the record for the longest flight (19mins) from the winch for most of the afternoon, until the Junior hangar flights when John Borland also got 19 mins, and Pete Startup claimed 20mins.
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| Shuffle down a bit Ron (Mike Sloggett) |
Chris Wool was busy with IFP / BI training flights with Andy Williams and Robert Lee, and Ron Johns managed to squeeze into a Junior.
Setting sun (Stewart Henshall)
With no misting canopies this week, and the low setting sun not causing any issues on approach, flying continued until very close to sunset. 34 winch launches and 6 aerotows - Thanks to everyone, great teamwork - J&P
