Another lovely morning at North Hill, but another day with very few members in the clubhouse. Briefing was at 9:30am, with duty instructor Simon Leeson, ably assisted by James Flory.
The gliders and Launch Control were towed up to the west end, and with only three names on the two seat list, Lily was first up. The single seat list was slightly longer with a total of six names, however due to the very limited numbers just one K21, one Junior and the Perkoz (for the trial lesson and spin training) were taken out.
Thanks to Stirling for getting the winch serviceable
After Lily, Rob Hender took his turn with Simon, getting signed off aerotow solo, well done Rob. The last two-seat pilot Mark Wallis was put through the start of his spin and card checks with Simon.
Rob's first solo aerotow with Stu driving the tug (Stuart Procter)
Both Ashley Thomas (877) and Alan Turner (CYA) flew their own gliders, even the instructors managed some solo time, John Pursey getting the longest flight of the day with 49mins in the Perkoz, James Flory getting three solo flights, and Stuart Procter also getting a flight in the Perkoz.
Alan Turner in CYA (Sally Hender)
Late arrival Josh Howlett, managed to bag one of the final flights of
the day. With everyone flown and the wind starting to change direction
to the other end, the decision was made to pack away at about 3:30pm, a
quiet, but successful day, thanks to everyone.- Sally Hender