The briefing today was run by the duty instructor James Shaw at 9am, and was a very clear, concise and well prepared review. We then all went out to rig the packed-away gliders, and unpack the hangar.
Flying began at 11am after waiting for the early shower to pass, with James starting on their flying list (of three pilots!). This was quickly followed by Rob Hender and Mike Sloggett in the DG505 getting 11 mins! However conditions improved as the day progressed, and everyone had the opportunity to get airborne.
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| Steve & Sally (Sally Hender) |
Dave Perriam and Shaun Dayman flew the Mynd's Junior, with the other solo owners all flying. Dan Hender (JDP), Andy Davey (M), Mark Layton (477) and John Borland (FAJ), all getting in the air before lunch, when we had to take an enforced break due to another shower. After lunch flying continued, Andrew Logan (FMS) finally getting a chance to launch.
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| Dan JDP landing (Rob Hender) |
Many then taking a second launch as again the conditions improved. The DG505, staying in the air for the majority of the afternoon with a variety of pilots in the front and back seats, (I even got a little flight with Steve Westlake, thank you).
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| Mark & Simon DG505 (Rob Hender) |
Longest flight of the day goes to Andrew Logan with 105 mins. However, with a number of flights close to or over an hour, a good day was had by all. 45 flights in all.
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| A Mynd sunset (Simon Leeson) |
Now we are all looking forward to Helen’s fish pie this evening, and of course my quiz!! - Sally Hender
