As the forecast was that it was going to be a calm (mild Westerly) warm day, the launch point and winch, under James Flory’s tutelage, was set up early becoming operational by 9:30 a.m. meaning that the 3 pilots that took off before 10.00 a.m. enjoyed reduced price launches.
Congratulations to Emma Flory with proud Dad James ( James Flory)
Joining James on Saturday’s instructor team were Peter Smith and Simon Leeson. The latter looking after the day’s Trial lesson visitors, a friends and family flight and a second launch for Jacob (aged 13) who is a temporary member.
Congratulations to Mike Rigby with Peter Smith (Mike Rigby)
As the photos will show ‘3’ turned out to be the number of the day as Emma Flory, Mike Rigby and Stuart Thomson did their 1st solos!
Congratulations to Stuart Thomson with Peter Smith (Stuart Thomson)
Congratulations to all three and as Emma and Mike soloed before it became thermic, they had relatively short flights whereas, Stuart who soloed in the afternoon was able to enjoy a 20 minute flight. James Flory sent Emma solo, and Peter Smith signed off Mike and Stuart.
For the rest of the students that were there on Saturday it was a beautiful Autumnal day, and truly wonderful to be around for three ‘1st solos’. - Karen King
