A beach day was predicted by the weather forecasters, and it seemed like most members agreed, as there weren’t many on site first thing. Martin Woolner was Duty Instructor for the morning and James Flory Tug Pilot for the day, so after running a successful course week, both were back for a sixth day on the trot!
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| Launch point (David Clements) |
The list was started with Rob Hender, and Martin got even more walking in, with eventualities being covered. Meanwhile the Junior was being used by Connor Williams, Dave Perriam and Chris Coville.
Training continued with Jack Cook and Thomas Gunner flying with Martin and Steve Westlake (afternoon instructor) respectively. Tom Sides flew with the Trial lessons, with some very happy customers.
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| K21 on winch launch (David Clements) |
There were a number of private owners taking their chances, with mixed success. Pete Startup (230),with the longest flight of 208mins on another local bimble, Andrew Logan (FMS), Jeff Taberham (380), Eric Alston (G29), and Robert Lee (DKU).
Pete's flight NH2 - Dulverton - Okehampton - Beaminster - NHL 194kms
"Task set by Eric(G29) based on where the Cu was forecast to stay longest. Actually the Cu lasted until about 15:30 when it blued out very quickly. Task about right given that the cloudbase never got to the height hoped for. And I had a right faff after BEAminster............................." Pete Startup, Eric had been DLM in the morning so a later launch and the blue caught up with G29.
Mike Horwood, Sandy Harrup and Stirling Melhuish got in solo flights, Phil Rowlands had a social flight, and Hans Jenssen had the final flight of the day for his currency check. 38 flights total, a hot but enjoyable day, thanks to all who helped. Hopefully I’ve covered everyone, I apologise if I’ve missed anyone 28 winch launches and 5 aerotows - Sally Hender xx
