Sunday 17th April 2011

With the weather looking promising, there was a good turnout and a majority before 9:00am. The whole fleet was brought up to the launch point and after 3 consecutive launch failures the fun could finally begin!

The day consisted of thermal/weak wave throughout the day, and almost everybody got to enjoy the conditions and rack up some flight time.

I took a flight in a k13 solo for 1 hour and 4 minutes meaning my first bronze leg (Finally!) and a flight towards my cross country endorsement!

Alan Ballard was prepared and ready to get his silver distance in the Ka6, but to his dismay the logger had been removed.

Trevor in the Jantar performed the norm of vanishing out of sight and returning after a couple of hours.We were also joined by a Culdrose Pilot who brought his "Mini Nimbus", and enjoyed a good flight around the local scenery and only to return for a cup of tea!

Alan Ballard has joined the ministry of silly walks. Martha & Don in the K13. Mini Nimbus in the background.

Busiest student was once again Marta who kept Don occupied!

And after an early finish, the K7/K13 had its wheel box "de-grassed" and can now be manoeuvred by manpower alone!

Thanks to Alan and Martin for the launches!

Jacob Knight