With yesterday wiped out, there was hope for an afternoon of flying at North Hill depending on how the forecast rain moved away.
The morning was busy with new members learning about the Safe Winching Initiative and experienced members refreshing after the latest safety bulletin release. In between times, the DG505 was derigged ready for it's trip to the Long Mynd with Mark Courtney.
Another burst of rain soaked the gliders that were outside the hangar which were speedily put back in the dry.
Sky cleared nicely for aerotows (Mark Layton)
After lunch, there was a positive looking clearance with the humidity showing signs of the air drying out and the gliders were readied. To avoid any risk of a muddy winch run, it was decided that aerotow-only would be best. So with two K21s and a Junior, and Chris Wool, Pete Harmer and Mike Sloggett taking turns in the back seats, and Robert Lee tugging it was all go.
Making the most of the flyable weather (Mark Layton)
The light southerly wind started to increase a bit, but not enough to make the south ridge work, but last flight of the day Andrew Logan in the Junior managed to find a bit of lift (maybe weak wave) for 20 mins.
So just 11 launches on a short afternoon but at least we flew - thanks everyone - J&P
