New member Tony Pugh made more great progress, culminating in him doing the full launch and landing. Next step: approach control and use of airbrakes?- (Sorry Tony, despite my promise, I forgot to start a progress card for you. I blame that on Ged buying me a beer at the end of flying)
Mike Sloggett kindly helped out with some instructional flights before having to go off to watch Plymouth Argyle lose 1-3 to Port Vale. (Ha! you should have stayed and enjoyed more flying, Mike.)
Whilst Ged was having fun in the Twin Astir and checking-out Malcom to fly it solo, I flew with two returning temporary members, Mike and Terry covering the tricky technique of control coordination.
All was progressing nicely then the winch over-heated. Emulsified oil in the sump confirmed that this was serious so with great regret we had to stop flying and put the toys away. Ged was soon on the phone giving engine serial numbers etc. to an engine magician. Hopefully it will be fixed very soon.
David Jesty
While all the flying was going on the Tour of Britain cycle race passed along the road at the west end of the airfield.
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| This picture does not really show just how fast racing cyclists are |
Sandra
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