This was a good training day with both the K13s manned and busy. Juniors Simon and Matthew were both flying well with Matthew completing another sequence of cable break practices in preparation for his much anticipated first solo on his 16th birthday next month.
Story of the day must be about Darren Wills who went solo today, 24 years and 6 days after he first flew solo in a motorglider as an ATC cadet. Well done Darren. This was a double first as it was also instructor Ged Nevisky's first time sending a new pilot solo.
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| Double first solo. Darren Wills ( left ) being congratulated by instructor Ged Nevisky |
Martin Smith commissioned the simulator which is looking magnificent in the clubhouse. The screen still needs to be finally mounted but the computer and software are working and Martin is already talking about upgrades to include controls for cable release and trimmer. The major flying controls ( elevator, ailerons, rudder and airbrakes ) are already working well. Last seen, it was surrounded by a group of pilots either flying it or offering “helpful advice” ( read banter ) until late into the evening.
Alan Ballard spent his day mostly on the clubhouse roof fitting the chimney for the new wood burning stove. This will be finished soon.
Several members have been clearing out and burning the old K7 wings from one of the spare trailers with the idea to make one of the trailers roadworthy for K13 retrieves.
Rick wiles was working on the broadband installation which is making progress and will be available soon.
Finally, CFI Don Puttock, assisted by Sean Parramore and Karon Matten, cooked a meal of sausages and sweet potato mash with crusty bread for the all the members in the very busy clubhouse none of whom seemed in a hurry to go home.
A great club day.
Steve
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