A warm, blue sky day with a light wind ESE (straight down the runway). Tee shirts and sunglasses were the order of the day.
The airfield was very busy. With trial lessons, new members and check flights to deal with Don and his instructor team were kept busy all day.
It remained soarable throughout the day with narrow thermals to 2900 feet. There was some wave influence noticable but this did not have much bearing on the day. Longest flight was Steve Lewis in the Jantar 1 who returned to the airfield for a cup of tea after an hour and a half of local soaring.
There were several "firsts" today. Alan Ballard completed his Bronze "C". Alan Carter had his first flights in the K8.
Amongst the private gliders today was Martin Smith's Slingsby Tutor. This 1940's glider has been rescued by Martin and put back into flying condition. And today he flew it. The first time it has been airbourne in 10 years. This will no doubt be of interest to the Vintage Glider Club.
The Tutor was also flown by Ged who could not resist the opportunity to relive his youth; his fist flight in a single seat glider was a Tutor in the 1960s. He had forgotten the joys of open cockpit flying and managed to have his glasses blown off whilst looking backwards. Candidate for the "Wooden Spoon" trophy perhaps?
Steve Lewis
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