Saturday 1st December 2012

A crisp clear start to the day, with a light NW breeze, promised some flying.

The gliders were out and ready in good time after Vic had ensured that the members were up-to-date with the routine glider maintenance tasks. The airfield is still surprisingly wet even though we have had several dry days.

We welcomed Bob Kendrick to the airfield for his One Day Course. After an introduction to gliding on the simulator it was off to sample the delights of flying in the real world. By the end of the day he was making good progress in controlling the Bocian and the coordination of his turns was really improving.

One Day course candidate Bob ( flying with me in the Bocian) in what was the last of the afternoon sun. 

Members were keen to maintain their currency even though all the flights were circuits. This is a good plan, next time might be a wave day; too late to discover that your currency has lapsed. As the afternoon progressed the flying was eventually stopped as showers pushed through the area.

The work on the “new” Guslaunch winch engine continues. Today the usual suspects were joined by Tony Pugh who drilled the new hole in the bell housing casting to permit the filling of the fluid flywheel after it is fitted. Thanks again everyone.

A nice day

Steve