An ad-hoc flying day was called for early in the week. It looked to be a busy day at North Hill. There was a small contingent of keen flyers and gliders were slowly taken out to the west of the field. It was a slow start but the first flight eventually took off at 11!
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| Unreliable blue with some high cover and a few cumulus late afternoon (Stuart Thomson) |
Once the airfield was setup, the field became very busy. A good turnout by the private gliders. Great to see a wide range of gliders on the field. Shame that the best weather went through overnight! with many flights of more than 500kms upcountry. With Pete Startup 230 and Rich Roberts V5 venturing to South Molton, but most private owners just pleased to get a local airing.
"The Cumulus stayed resolutely 50km to the East of North Hill, the wrong side of the Somerset Levels. We were left with a local bimble around in unreliable blue affected by high cover." Pete Startup
Special mention for John Borland with a first outing in FAJ out of gliding range from North Hill to MUD, well done for getting back. - (it's easier with clouds!)
Huge thanks to some of the instructors who took a group of keen pilots to the skies. Always greatly appreciated!
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| Trainee winch driver! (Stuart Thomson) |
CFI Mark Courtney made a special appearance as winch driver and “trained” Simon Leeson on the winch.
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| John Pursey Eagle BBB longest flight |
A total of 22 winch launches and 8 aerotows with John Pursey safely securing the longest flight of the day in the Eagle BBB more than 4 hours.
A Good Friday spent doing some good flying! - Stuart Thomson
