First thing the conditions didn't look too promising but RASP suggested that the afternoon could be reasonable.
Peter Smith, after a brief lay-off had a check flight with Glenn Turpin before sharing instructional duties for the day. The first few flights were short in the overcast sky but there was lift about, but the sun managed to break through and the conditions changed for the better.
Overcast at first (Mark Layton)
From 1400 hrs on, things gradually got better and the thermals were quite strong at times as the vario touched six up. A handful of private gliders joined in but didn't venture very far. Intially with only a 2000 to 2500 ft cloudbase and thermals quite close to NHL the sky was crowded at times and a good lookout was needed.
230 returning to base (Rich Roberts)
Two of the roofers who had been working hard on the clubhouse roof the last week were rewarded with flights with Peter Smith and Dave Perriam. Both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. - Mark Layton
