Here is a fog warning. “LOOK OUT FOG”. That was how it was today. The fog remained all day. At times it was so thick that it was possible to stand in the middle of the runway without seeing the edges.
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| Launchpoint in the mist |
There was work going on as usual. Allan and Rick worked away on improvements to the GusLaunch winch. Ray was working on the Pirat trailer electrics.
Mike and I installed the new electronics into the Pirat. It now sports an EW Micro recorder ( flight recorder ) and a GliderGuider. This is a moving map and flight computer system to help pilots with cross country flying and the Interclub league competition flying. Club pilots now have the chance to fly with modern avionics in a club aircraft
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| GliderGuider in the Pirat. The box with cables on the right hand side is the EW Micro Recorder |
Other tasks undertaken included a review of our spare aircraft canopies and possible canopy replacements for some of the club aircraft. After investigating some hammering sounds I discovered Chris and Karon working on the K10 trailer. It now has a new floor, Most of the interior fittings replaced and the outside has been given a good wash.
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| Chris working in the K10 Trailer |
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Karon washing the outside of the K10 trailer.
She didn't take too kindly to my suggestion that she does my trailer next |
During the afternoon the committee held a meeting in the clubhouse. Part of the discussion was a detailed review of the club fleet with Fleet Manager Ged Nevisky.
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| Committee at work |
In the early evening there was an informal club meeting organised by Mike Gadd. Apart from enjoying a very nice buffet and the odd can of beer, the meeting discussed the new Glider Guider and it’s use. Pilots will need to demonstrate that they understand this technology and how to let it help without distracting them before they will be allowed to fly with it. So a little swatting up to be done.
Steve
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