The windsock was forecast to move about during the day more than John Snow's swing-o-meter on election night. Luckily it settled from the South West from mid morning so saved us all a long walk to the west end of the airfield.
KEK launching (Mark Layton)
With temperatures somewhat higher than in recent weeks, everyone was glad of the short trip across from the club house to the launch point. Duty instructor Glenn Turpin was helped by Guy Adams, JB and Steve Westlake throughout the day and were able to work through long dual list and get everyone flown. The usual training and check flights plus some just for fun, kept them all busy. Tom Sides, Chris Warnes and Dave Perriam looked after the three trial lesson visitors and the two walk-ins.
Chris Warnes with a Trial lesson visitor (Mark Layton)
Flights ranged from a few minutes to over an hour depending on timing and if a winch or aerotow was the preferred method of launch. The thermals tended be to the north as the sea air pushed in from the South but some were lucky connecting straight above the field.
Summer shorts are out (Mark Layton)
A hot sticky day resulted in 41 flights with everyone heading for the club house fridge for a cold drink once everything had been put away just before 6pm. - Mark Layton
