Club Flying
A very misty start with low cloud, and rain - well forecast - didn't look too promising but the same forecast suggested better conditions by early afternoon. As a result much use was made of the simulator during the morning, by Steve and Mark for the Course members, and then after lunch the toys were brought out as breaks in the cloud began to appear. The launchpoint was set-up at the western end in a good 15kt easterly wind with some lively launches and landings in prospect. The weather by now rapidly improved and flying got underway by 1:30.
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| It turned out quite nice despite the late start (Mike Sloggett) |
Despite the late start, everyone flew, with the Course taking the 2 K21's and the 1/2 dozen of the Wednesday group flew the Perkoz, under the leadership of Mike Sloggett. A real cable-break helped to slow the proceedings late on, but flying ended at 18:00 after a very satisfactory session. - Chris Warnes
Course Flying
Dull start weatherwise but light brought to the morning by Mike with a truly inspiring lecture on 'The Circuit'. He warned this could be the making or breaking of my continuing with gliding - high key, low key, altitude and wind speed, all a huge muddle but like the weather it is clearing......
Gliders were out and checked around 11:30am and after a quick half hour lunch the two K21s and the beautiful Perkoz were walked to the west end of the field.
Well done to Sandy for being checked out for a yellow card.
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| Well done Sandy - Yellow card rating (James Dyke) |
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| Louise Dowding after an enjoyable flight (Mark Courtney) |
Ground work
Whilst waiting for the weather to clear this morning......
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| Project manager Peter Smith with the tape measure and spirit level (Mike Sloggett) |
.......Jonathon Erskine, Dave Perriam, Paul Summers, Ashley Thomas, Nick Harrison and Mike Sloggett under management of Peter Smith helped with roof timbers on the Club Trailer shelter - a great help Thanks. - Peter Smith
