The normal gaggle of Wednesday regulars took two K21's, Perkoz & Junior up to the west end. The light NE wind gave moderate height launches and those lucky enough to find a thermal had decent flights, those less fortunate had to settle for circuits..Unfortunately the tug was u/s for the day so Chris Warnes had to do two winch launches with the one trial lesson for the day, Chris managed to have two decent flights and the visitor went away happy promising to return. The warm weather was at times draining and everyone was glad of a rest in the shade to take on more fluids. A steady enjoyable day for all!
Mark in the back seat being arty (Mark Layton)
Pete Startup (230) went to Okehampton & back but was unsure how he managed it in the difficult conditions. Eric Alston (G29) flew locally but started his engine three times, again finding the conditions difficult. - Mark Layton
Connor kept the Junior busy notching up circuits (Mark Layton)
The evening members didn't seem to be as keen as usual to turn up with there still only being 3 on site at 5:30. However gradually more members trickled through the gates and once we had enough to fly the wind followed the forecast and went round to a NW leading to a change in ends. Once we were all ready to go (again) Connor had several flights in the Junior whilst Kevin Fairburn had a check flight with James before another solo.
Flying into the great sunsets (Rowan Smith)
Stuart Thomson also flew with James and Rowan continued the training flights with Ella Penny and Tim Powell. Overall a good evening was had by all accompanied by some beautiful sunsets, 56 winch flights in total over the whole day. - Connor Williams
