So, I didn’t actually make it up to the airfield until gone 10:00am, so by this time everything was set up and the first launch had been taken! With Mike Sloggett and James Flory instructing for the day, and Martin Woolner stepping in to help with post-solo pilots, the two-seater list was well in hand. However, with 18 names on the list it looked like a long day ahead! Paul Summers flew a friends and family flight, Samantha, aunt of Jake and Luke Stabb.
At about 1pm the private gliders started appearing on the airfield,Phil Morrison and Nick Jones (DD3) taking the first launch of the pack at 1.40pm, closely followed by, Pete Startup (230), Simon Minson (SM), Ron and Dan Johns (711), and Dan Hender (JDP). 4 of them went on a task out and return to the Park, 158km - I’m sure they’ll have their own story to tell…..
"Thought the day would never start at North Hill so this was the fallback task. Even so probably went a bit early - we were getting twitchy by 14:00 - then a slow slog into the 15kt wind and a nice blow home. With 711, DD3 and SM." - Pete Startup
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| Turning The Park (Nick Jones DD3) |
Two seat flying continued, with the Trial Lesson Visitor enjoying their flights, and the card check/training flights progressed nicely. Peter Warren stepping in to help with the instructing as well. Everything was packed away by 6pm.
Another successful flying day, thanks to all who helped and stayed until the end. 45 winch launches and 6 aerotows. Thank you to all four instructors today, none of whom were actually on the rota for today. - Sally Hender
