New month and hope for new weather. After a wet few days, Friday had been a successful club day with a field that just about held up for winch launching so I was optimistic that we would be flying. A fairly small band were at the club when I arrived and after a brief we set the field up for a SE wind using the firmer line down the middle for a winch run.
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| New member Mike Webster (John Pursey) |
After getting the tug out and ready, James joined me to keep both K21s going as we worked through the list. Arthur Lean and his Dad Richard and Thomas Gunner and his Dad Paul made it a family affair with new member Michael Webster sneaking into the mix as a former GA chap coming to gliding after a long break. We managed 3 flights each with those that wanted them, with a cloud cover that cut off all sun but a curious bounce to the air along the south ridge.
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| Lisa Humphries all wrapped up under leadan skies (John Pursey) |
Lower cloud after a lunch break threatened but never halted proceedings. Shaun Dayman had a trial pupil who turned out to be a former solo pilot. Joshua had learnt at Nympsfield but was returning from a 20 year break. I took him on so that he could fly more, infact he flew me twice with only minor prompts and hopefully we have a new recruit!
Lisa Humphries and then Alan flew hangar flights and we were all wrapped up in time for the rugby. A very satisfying day. - John Pursey
