With an amazing second flyable day on the trot, the flying list was pretty long first thing this morning!! Duty Instructor Ron Johns had the airfield set up with the Launchpoint at the west end, with the first launch taken at 10:21am. There were a number of pilots wanting check flights and the new reduced rate aerotow training, so flights (and walks) were fairly extended. Although Pete Warren and Robert Lee, our tug pilots, we’re absolutely delighted to oblige!
Tom Sides briefing 2 of today's Trial flight visitors (Sally Hender)
Slow progress was made through the list, all three Trial Lessons flew and enjoyed their experiences, all talking about returning.
During lunch we struggled with the reduced numbers on the ground, with our winch driver having to cable retrieve, slowing our flying rate even further.
During the afternoon, things picked up, Ron Johns took on Phil Morrison’s Instructor checks, James Flory and Simon Minson continued working through the two seat list. Returning Trial Lesson members Arthur and David Hier, patiently waited their turn all day, before getting their opportunity to fly, but both were keen to help on the field.
Flying was finished by 5.45pm, with everything packed away, thank you to everyone who stayed until the end and helped on the airfield. Another successful day of aviation. - Sally Hender
