Saturday was wet and drizzly - no change there then!
Time was not wasted and the winch team soon go to work on the Perranporth winch. By the time I got up to the Airfield, Rick was already testing the winch by launching the gold Discovery. It was soon realised wings were needed! Cue DMX.
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| Scratch adjusts the brakes while Alan looks on. |
With a mild easterly wind the winch was taken down the far end ready for launch. As the V12 engine purred into action, DMX was gently airborne at 50kts. reaching about a thousand feet. The wire was smoothly retrieved and there were smiles all round, especially from Roger Appleboom who had a front seat ride with Don.
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| The Ex- Perranporth winch in action |
The second launch proved just as good as the first and as more drizzle threatened we decided to finish on a good note and put the little winch indoors for the night.
Sandra
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