As I sat watching “Match of the Day” and mulling over today’s events, it struck me that today was a day of 3 halves. Yes, I know, but this is new maths and if scientists can now have multiple universes and dimensions, I can have 3 halves.
1st Half. The flying.
The airfield was very wet but today looked like we could at least maintain of currency if we were careful. Cloudbase was fairly low with 1000 feet at best with occasional lower stuff mixed in. Wind was WNW veering to NW about 5 knots initially strengthening to 10 knots by the end of the afternoon.
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| Visitor Dan Sharland and family |
We welcomed visitor Dan Sharland who had an introduction to flying on the simulator to gain an appreciation of the aircraft controls followed by 2 circuits in the K13 during which he handled the aircraft well considering that this was the first time he had flown anything. We also welcomed returning member Andrew Beaumont who has returned from his winter hibernation in Mauritius.
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| Andrew showing us his best side. Instuctor Ged was convinced that he didn't have one |
2nd Half. At the Clubhouse
There was a lot of activity in and around the clubhouse and hangar.
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| Steve in Astir G-JSK |
The Astir G-CJSK syndicate ie, Mike and Steve were working with Inspector John Bolt on the C of A and ARC renewal. Rick Wiles was working on his winches. CFI Don Puttock was working on various presentations. Deputy Chairman Colin Boyd seemed to be keen to put up some signs.
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| A sign of the times? |
3rd Half. Safety Meeting.
Early evening a large number of club members assembled in the clubhouse for hot dogs, a can of beer followed by the evenings planned Safety Meeting.
Safety Officer David Jesty presented the BGA’s new Winch Launch Safety DVD after which he led the lively discussions it generated.
A useful day.
Steve
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