Well after the constant month of rain there was some hope of flying on New Years Day, but as normal the forecast (and worry about the pitch) had different ideas and a call was put out to cancel any hope of flying going by the latest.
There was however a call for some help to move the tugs into the ground hangar so work could start on the Tug hangar insulation, this was answered by a few including myself.
When James Flory and I arrived at the club at 9am, we were greeted by light winds and sunshine - we looked at each other and James suggested a walk across the field and if possible a shared flight in the EuroFox as we were getting it out anyway, there was a nice dry spot along the spine so the Fox was checked over.
Then Robert arrived and James said what about getting a glider out and having a tow as well, then it slowly escalated from there with around 6 others turning up so 8 flights in total. Robert, James and I sharing the towing with Ian also getting Bumble Bee out and giving Stirling a flight.
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Regional Examiner Simon told me as instructed by the CFI he needed a flight behind the Fox as he had not had one yet so I was happy to oblige. Then as forecast at 12 the rain arrived and everything was very quickly put away, still its a great feeling to start the New Year with some sun and yes we actually flew.
Lunch from the Chairman (Stirling Melhuish)
Many thanks to the Chairman who treated all the volunteers for moving aircraft to a lunch of cottage pie. - Stu Procter
