Saturday 17th March 2012

The forecast was suggesting a front approaching carrying large quantities of rain. However, glider pilots are nothing if they are not optimistic, so, out with the aircraft and let flying commence.

In the hangar there was the usual suspects doing the aircraft maintenance work. In the clubhouse it was smelling like the local Indian takeaway as Sandra and Pauline got ready for the Safety and Curry evening. 

The flying proved to be quite frustration with just enough thermal activity to tease by not enough for consistent soaring. Later in the day a very long line of showers approached the airfield, which added enough additional activity in the atmosphere and suddenly they were all soaring. Our commiserations go to Mike Gadd, who is desperate for a bronze leg, but sensibly landed after 25 minutes just as the showers reached the airfield.

Mike ready for yet another go in the Zugvogel

The longest flight of the day went to Matthew Wiles who managed to get the wrong side of the showers and was cut off from the airfield. He brought the K8 back to the airfield after 33 minutes after having to battle back through the rain. It did keep him quiet for a little while afterwards.

And the Safety and Curry Evening. David Jesty presented a Safety Brief and Q&A session to a packed audience; it was standing room only at the back. The delicious curries followed which raised over £40 for the tea fund.

Steve