The unfortunate situation arose today (half-term, holidays and sickness) where there was no available Instructor to take charge of the normal club flying. The suggestion of some Ad-Hoc flying for those suitably qualified pilots did though look promising, especially as Robert Lee was keen to get the Euro Fox out.
A bit murky at cloudbase (Mark Layton)
Having a SPL, was like having a gliding version of Willy Wonkers 'Golden Ticket' as five willing pilots took a Junior to the west end of the airfield. The aerotows to 2000ft in benign conditions, dodging the patches of low cloud were a joy and the gentle descent was enjoyably uneventful. The longest flight being 23 minutes achieved by Nick Harrison.
Aerotowing the Junior (Mark Layton)
With everyone flown, everything was put away with as much efficiency as it was taken out before we retreated to the club house for tea and cake thanks to Paul Medlock who had used bribery to go from the bottom of the flying list to the top, as he needed to get away early!
No sun on North Hill today (Mark Layton)
If ever there was an incentive to become a qualified glider pilot and obtain a SPL, it is days like this! - Mark Layton
