There was a very optimistic email sent out yesterday by the duty instructor James Flory, so needless to say the clubhouse was pretty full for the 9:00am briefing, however as he was the only instructor on site, that made the day ahead a challenge. All the gliders were then pulled across to the north side at the east end, first launch taking place at 10:01am just missing the cheap rate!
There were three Trial lessons booked and three friends and family flights, so the duty First Flights pilot Chris Warnes, was kept very busy.
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| A large family group arrived to watch their booked Trial lessons (Rob Hender) |
The private owners were out in force, Dave Perriam (DG1), Gordon Hutchinson (JDP) with the longest flight of the day with 89 mins, Hans Jenssen (HMS), Chris Mew (DG1), Chris Woodward (HKB), Shaun Dayman (JDD), Alan Turner (CYA), Jeff Taberham (380).
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| Congratulations to Joel Roulson converting to K6DRE (Ivan Roulson) |
Joel Roulson spent time with Pete Harmer rigging and briefing on the K6 (DRE), then took his first flights in it.
Numerous Aerotows (Stewart Henshall)
Lily Sanders-Page got a flight in the Eurofox care of the tug pilot Robert Lee (in between his numerous aerotows). Stewart Henshall passed his blue card checks with James.
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| Congratulations to Harry Rigby first solo, with Instructor John Pursey (Mike Rigby) |
John Pursey took a flight in the Junior, then kindly stepped in to help with the two-seater list, thank you for your assistance. His final task of the day was to send Harry Rigby solo, as the last flight of the day, well done Harry.
A very successful day overall, with a great deal achieved. Thanks to everyone involved. - Sally Hender
