For once yours truly was able to start a duty day closer to 8 rather than 9 thanks to an overnight at my sister’s and was very happy to arrive to a scene of much industry! Hangars being unpacked and daily inspections started. We hit the published briefing time of 9 with the ground equipment in place - thanks to all involved.
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| Duty Instructor and Birthday boy (John Pursey) |
A crowded clubhouse at 9 and, encouragingly, lots of young fresh faces! With Simon Minson helping instruct for the morning, Robert Lee dealing with first flights, James Flory in the club Eurofox it only needed the safe hands of Pete Startup as Duty Launch Marshal to get the field going. Some half-price launches before 10 o’clock cut off - again well done team!
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| Gill Morrison with more time for gliding now (John Pursey) |
The weather never really delivered - the high cloud threatened in the forecast and all though not high, spirited climbs were to be had until late afternoon. The club fleet from the hangar was all in action with the Perkoz doing some more adventurous training alongside the K21s.
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| DD3 enjoyed spirited blue thermals (Stewart Henshall) |
The Eagle made a late appearance as JB realised a shake-down flight before the start of Competition Enterprise next weekend might be a good idea!
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| The Eagle gets an airing (Stewart Henshall) |
As the hangar doors shut on a still sunny evening and I scuttled off (late) for my own birthday celebrations, I thought it had been a great day really, all had flown who wanted to and the Eagle was nestled in the field ready to soar on Sunday! - John Pursey
