The day got off to a slightly later start after a very thorough inspection discovered that, despite the almost "monsoon" rains this week, the north west corner of the airfield was just about dry enough to launch from. Well done all those who helped to clear the gravel from the hangar apron.
On this blue sky day the wind was initially very light from the SE with a forecast to strengthen throughout the day. So would there be wave today?
The assembled pilots kept the winch busy trying the find any form of rising air for some winter soaring and eventually this paid off as Rick Wiles managed a soaring flight in the K8 whist 16 year old Simon soared the K7m. As the sun started to go down, the wave started to show itself and was exploited by Alan Holland who had the longest flight of the day.
The good news today is that K13 G-DDMX, which has been off for maintenance for the last couple of weeks, was rigged late this afternoon and, subject to a successful test flight, will return to the club fleet tomorrow. Many thanks to our technical group getting this sorted out so quickly.
Steve
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