Saturday 5th March 2011

With a clear sky and the wind forecast to swing into the east there was great expectation for a good flying day with several private gliders coming out for an airing.

Private gliders come out for an airing 
The launch point was busy throughout the day as pilots searched and searched for the elusive wave / thermals without too much success.

Busy Launchpoint
Don took the SF27 up for a “quick test flight” gave a soaring demonstration on the north ridge landing after 35 minutes. How does he do that?

Don Puttock in the SF27.
So what did we achieve. Well, 46 launches including first flights on type for Matthew Wiles ( SF27 ) and Richard Williamson ( K6), 3 air experience flights and a lot of pilots with smiles on their faces.

Matthew tries out the SF27 for size prior to his first flight on type
Thanks Sandra for the information and pictures, and Scratch and Rick for the great winch driving.

Steve

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