Briefing was early this morning, but even with the extra hour in bed, I missed it…. sorry Ron!!!!
Flying started at 10am with only six names on the two-seater flying list, it looked as though it could be a short day!!! However, as the flying began more and more members arrived and added their names to the list (they obviously had the same problem as me, without the luxury of staying on site!). Fortunately, both James Flory and JB, were on hand to help with the instructing. By the time we stopped for lunch, (due to lack of people to continue through), there was only two people who hadn’t yet flown.
After another enjoyable lunch provided by Vicky, we were back and ready to fly again. This time with even less members on the airfield, however we were as keen as ever!!
Dave Perriam was nearly successful in flying the whole fleet, only missing out the DG505! Flying continued until 4pm with the sun setting earlier, everyone went home happy with a successful day.
2/3 Team Hender helping to run the show today
Thanks to Rob Hender who efficiently did both winch and cable retrieve all morning, Trevor Russell who did the same in the afternoon, to James Flory for standing in to instruct all day.. again, and the few remaining members who stayed until the end to help pack away (you know who you are🥰).
Meanwhile Hender Junior took his new motorbike on a road trip to the Junior Winter Series held this weekend at The Long Mynd. There were around 100 Juniors who attended, even with limited flying time there were 73 flights on Saturday and similar on Sunday. Dan enjoyed the social element of the weekend, never planning to fly, more to catch up with friends. He even managed a visit to the Antiques Emporium!!! - Sally Hender
