The day started slowly with a few members on site, rigging the airfield and getting gliders out and inspected.
First flight of the day, Hans Jenssen flying with Ian Mitchell in the Rotax Falke, heading off into the wide blue yonder to look at fields and the possibilities of landing in them, well, reality was Hans doing his field selection training and test which resulted in congratulations to Hans for passing his field selection assessment, (one step closer to passing cross-country endorsement.)
Hans after passing his field landing/selection (Ian Mitchell)
As the day progressed the weather improved slightly, enough to bring out a few private owners, and with club flying as normal. Expectation from some members, namely Connor Williams who wanted to throw himself around by undertaking his spin training in the Perkoz.
A reasonable days flying with three of the club two-seaters and a Junior in use, with a mild amount of soaring midday, and aerotows available as well.
Disappointment however for Connor as when he was strapped in waiting to go, a minor technical fault was discovered during pre-flight checks which then meant the Perkoz was grounded and disappointment followed for Connor and others that wanted to fly the Perkoz. There is always next time!
During the day trial lessons took place and were very successful with the visitors thoroughly enjoying their flights, along with a couple of temporary members returning having completed their first flight and yes ……. They are back for more !!!
Even with slight disappointment a good and enjoyable day was had by all. - Dave Perriam
