For the second day running the RASP forecast was completely wrong and over-optimistic. With the holiday period in full swing a lot of the Thursday Regulars were away, but the two-seater flying list was as long as ever with several new members filling the void.
Getting the gliders out (Mike Horwood)
Pete Harmer, Mike Sloggett, Chris Wool worked their way through the training sessions whilst Tom Sides looked after the Trial lessons and some of the new members' flights.
The three Junior pilots took turns with flying and winching.
By 16:00 the RASP forecast came to fruition with a small convergence setting up along the field up to 3000ft with Pete Harmer and Andreas Kraemer enjoying the longest flight of the day of just over an hour.
Thanks also to Barbie Fairclough for standing in for Mark as tuggie. We look forward to seeing our new members again soon, Thanks to our hard working Regulars for the smooth running and start of ground training for the new members. - J&P
Highbridge Caravans were the booked group for this evening, and they were met by the evening instructors, James Flory, Glenn Turpin and James Smart. With just eight visitors in the group the introduction was done, and flying started at about 6.30pm. One of the group was a silver pilot from Aston Down, so was taken in the Perkoz by James Flory, who didn’t need to be there! All eight enjoyed their flights, with six of the group taking a second launch.
Highbridge Caravans (Sally Hender)
A very successful evening, thank you to the helpers, Aston Key, George Sanderson, Stirling Melhuish, Rob and Sally Hender. - Sally Hender
