Only flyable for the first half of today, but thanks to another prompt start everyone who really wanted to fly flew.
The wind remained light from NW, but the forecast cloud arrived earlier - and lower - than expected (providing a few seconds of excitement for Barry Green in the K8).
Two of our budding assistant category instructors, Ged Nevisky and David Jesty, practised ‘togetherness’ in the K7/13 as they ran through their patter prior to an instructors’ course later in the year.
Jeff Craggs had a good workout (both dual and solo) in the K13. Then after a check flight, Phil Hardwick flew the K8 (briefly) for the first time since before Christmas.
Today’s ‘Ace of the Base’ was John Howe who, with a little help from Steve Lewis driving the winch, bullied the K8 to 1500’ before releasing and playing in some weak wave over Mary Tavy, achieving 17 minutes. (Surprising, really, considering the wind conditions.)
Just before the cloud rolled in, it was tantalising to see clear skies and lenticular clouds well to the North - but Brentor can’t always bask in great conditions like they were last weekend (while I shivered and was frustrated by low cloud at Lasham).
Bob Pirie
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