Duty Instructor, Mike Sloggett, put out the instructions how to set the airfield up last night, so the early birds on site set up the Launchpoint and winch. The gliders were also DI’d and everything was ready to go by 9:15am straight after briefing.
James Flory and Shaun Dayman helped out with instructing, and with a fairly long single seat list the whole fleet of club gliders was put to use.
Sally Hender with Mike Sloggett (Rob Hender)
DLM Dave Clements, kept everyone in order, and flying was achieved all morning (between showers).
A short break was taken at lunch for a passing shower, an easy decision to make, with the enticement of a warm clubhouse, and tasty food!
Flying through the rainbow (Josh Howlett)
Flying resumed, I took over the mantle of DLM, with Jill Harmer kindly stepping in to log. James Flory needed to leave by mid afternoon, however Guy Adams kindly helped with a few of the remaining names on the list. One of which being returning Trial Lesson Jayden, mentored by Arthur Lean, who kept him busy on the field all day!
A total of 41 flights today, the longest being 37 mins by Pete Startup. Lovely to see all the available Club gliders in action, and thanks to everyone who helped on the airfield. - Sally Hender
