The weather forecast looked favorable. A gap between the rain bearing frontal systems coincided with our flying day. Result.
Behind the scenes yesterday, Ged Nevisky, David Bourchier and Rick Wiles had managed to fit a new water pump to the ML winch so by the time we arrived on Saturday everything was ready to go. Above and beyond the call of duty. Many thanks.
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| Was the winch given a heart transplant. The errant, organically shaped waterpump. |
There was a full programme for both of the 2 seaters, Ged, flying the K13 G-DDMX, furthering the flying training training with grandson grandfather duo Andrew and Michael Swann and helping Rick Wiles with his BI training. I was flying the K7M G-CDAK. There was a One Day Course for Kim Metcalfe and Air Experience flights for Kim’s grandfather William McFarlane, David Measey and John McNiahon. On top of this Ged and I both flew with Andrew Swann’s friend Saif Chowdhury who managed a soaring flight with both of us.
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| Kim Metcalfe and his grandfather William McFarlane |
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| David Measey |
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| John McNiahon |
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| Saif Chowdhury |
The solo pilots had a great time in the buoyant conditions. Robin Wilson had the longest flight with 1 hour 37 minutes in his K6. Martin Broadway managed over an hour in his ASW20. And finally,Allan Holland returned the K8 after 1 hour and 1 minute promptly announcing that the variometers weren’t working. Just as well really or he would probably still be up there now.
None of the above could have happened without the team work of all the members present on the airfield. Winching, Cable Retrieves, Log Keeping, Launch Marshalling, Glider Towing etc. etc. etc. Many thanks everyone.
Steve
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