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.
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| 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.
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| 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!
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| 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
