A very long two-seater flying list heralded the start of the school holidays with some of our regular Junior members joined by some new potential members. Mike Sloggett assisted by Chris Wool, Ron Johns, briefly by James Flory and Andy Pincombe, and BIs Dave Perriam and Paul Summers worked there way steadily through.
In the morning it was mainly short flights - made worse by the northerly crosswind. The private owners were disappointed with a load of spreadout after a good forecast - with Pete Startup having to take a second launch aerotow to get away.
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| Afternoon weather (Jill Harmer) |
But steadily through the afternoon the spreadout cleared and the promised good soaring appeared.
Pete Startup 230 completed the Club 100 and then went to check on the level of Wimbleball Reservoir. John Borland FAJ "Rasp promised a very good day but sadly did not materialize. Winch launch and a story of not reaching TIV and not getting beyond Wellington monument." But hey - these were the only flights on the BGA ladder today!
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| Cheerful contractors despite opening a pandora's box! (Peter Smith) |
So with 35 winch launches and 4 aerotows, and not quite up to forecast red RASP, but enjoyable for a few lucky ones. Thanks to those who put in long stints on the winch today, and good to see the great progress being made with the Clubhouse roof renovation under the stewardship of Peter Smith. - J&P
