The forecast was not very hopeful and by 10am it was already raining in Plymouth. But keen as ever to make the most of the day, instructor Mike Sloggett led a small group and the K13 to the launchpoint.
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| The K13 is still casting a shadow but the showers can be clearly seen |
Only 3 flights were completed before the cloudbase lowered and showers were imminent but at least Matthew Wiles maintained his currency and a test launch using the ML winch was completed.
Elsewhere, Ged Nevisky and Martin Smith were working on K7M- DCLT. Allan Holland and David Bourchier were working on the replacement skid for the K8. A couple of the gliders received their monthly maintenance which seemed to include washing the Pirat in the pouring rain !! Glider pilots are resourceful but sensible? I’ll leave you to decide
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| The Pirat gets a wash in the rain |
The simulator was kept busy for most of the day with a control lesson for a junior visitor, some flying by club members and instructor David Jesty practicing cloud flying.
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| David doing a little back seat flying |
A productive day
Steve
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