Surprisingly the clubhouse wasn't full of eager pilots first thing this morning making the flying lists unusually short. As the gliders and ground equipment were made ready for the day's flying it was looking like an aerotow-only day as we were short of people, but before long there was enough to winch launch as well, although it was gone 11am before the first launch.
Nice clear air (Mark Layton)
Pete Smith and Steve Westlake steadily worked through the flying list covering all the requirements including check flights, spinning exercises and cable breaks, including two real ones! Ian Mitchell was also in demand with both Nicholas Johnson and Sandy Harrup doing various exercises in the Falke.
But short days (Mark Layton)
Trying to make use of the shorter days and the ever-present threat of the dreaded misting canopies flying continued through lunch until just before 4pm. With everyone happy to have flown after two weeks of gloomy weather there were plenty of happy faces in clubhouse trying to get warm after a day in the cold wind at the west end of the airfield.
Long shadows and misting canopies (Mark Layton)
The appearance of several members donning the green 'thermal onesies' was a sure indication that winter is here! A good day was had by all. - Mark Layton
