With another 8mm of rain yesterday, a field inspection was carried out and carefully a suitable line was found for aerotow launching after the low cloud had lifted, although winch runs needed a little more drying out, as did some of the landing runs!
Aerotowing (Mark Layton)
The aerotows and approach were very rough low down and a blue card was swiftly raised, putting a stop to the hope of flying our booked Trial lesson visitors.
Launch Control from the hardstanding (Mark Layton)
But there were thermals, streets, the ridge was working and some interference wave from the first launches, so difficult conditions for some, and others had to be called down to get round the long flying list.
North Hill in the sunshine from the North (Mike Horwood)
Instructors were also in abundance. Wooly enjoyed some spinning in the Perkoz with 3 visitors from Dartmoor GS, and Pete Harmer, Mike Sloggett, James Flory and Stu Procter (helped by Paul Summers and Tom Sides flying with 2 new members) worked through the members flying list. With the Tug Pilots sharing helping tuggie Mark Courtney, there were 22 aerotows in total just stopping for refuelling and crew changes. - Great teamwork everyone - J&P
