With another excellent daily brief by James Shaw, the local Long Mynd duty instructor, who whilst tried his best to be optimistic about today's flying there was plenty of evidence that unfortunately it would likely be less so.
Team Hender (Mark Layton)
The club gliders were brought out of the hangar along with the DG505 which had been safely stored amongst them sheltering from Storm Agnes yesterday. Three NHL private gliders FAJ John Borland, FMS Andrew Logan and 477 Mark Layton were also rigged in anticipation.
Shaun Dayman in the Mynd Junior (Mark Layton)
In reality all gliders did circuits or slightly extended versions, mainly due to the heavily overcast sky and the variable wind occasionally swinging round to SE which is not an ideal direction at the Mynd. That being said everyone flew, making the most of the conditions with the opportunity to practice approach and landings at a different gliding site.
John Borland (Mark Layton)
In the evening we all enjoyed the traditional steak night provided by Helen and Dave, which as always was excellent (as has the food all week). Afterwards we enjoyed another quiz from Sally, who having beaten all newcomers gave us one that was more suited to our level ie not too difficult and with plenty of pictures! - Mark Layton
