With deteriorating conditions forecast for later in the day, we made a prompt start in the hope of at least conducting some launch failure exercises in the K13, as well as running a spot landing contest using the K8, in aid of the Poppy Appeal. We achieved the former - just - but the latter was a non-starter with the first competitor abandoning his launch due to lowering cloud.
Thank you all for your enthusiastic act of faith in getting the airfield, the gliders and the equipment ready at the beginning of the day, and congratulations on the speed with which you put everything away (including re-erecting the fence) as the rain started to fall.
Back in the clubhouse, there was a great atmosphere, with members gathered in small groups reflecting on past achievements or discussing ways of improving the club still further. All the while Mike Keller and John Bolt were kept busy fending off 'advisors' as they worked on the installation of the CFI's "T-Swindle Thermal Generator", while everyone was full of admiration for the gleaming new flight simulator which is largely the brainchild and handiwork of Martin Smith. Congratulations, Martin!
Bob Pirie
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