The warm front crossing the area ensured that the cloudbase remained far to low to even contemplate flying today. At times even Brentor church was hidden in the clouds, it is less than 200 feet higher that the runway. At least there was very little wind and no rain.
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This view is from the east end of the runway over Mary Tavy
You should be able to see the tors of the higher parts of Dartmoor, but the cloudbase spoils the view |
The tee shirt and shorts, conditions at least encouraged the members to get out and about on the airfield. Phil Hardwick and Andrew Beaumont spent the day completing mowing the runway, no mean feat given that the big mower is missing it’s central gang which has been removed for some TLC. This is the job that Allan Holland spent his day working on.
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| Allan Holland working on the mowers centre gang |
We had our very own gang of fencers today. No, not the sabres and cutlass style, but barb wire and wooden posts to keep the farmers stock off the runway. Thanks for this to Jorg Beasley, Robin Wilson, Fred Marks and Bob Sansom.
In the hangar, Colin Boyd and John Bolt worked with owners Steve Raine and Mike Jardine to renew the weight and balance calculations for Astir G-CJSK. Dave Bourchier replaced the bracing wires on the tow out trailer after one had mysteriously disappeared.
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| David working on the retrieve trailers bracing wires |
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| Preparing to weigh JSK |
Last but not least was Heather who made the trip to the airfield from her St Austell home with the sole intention of cleaning the clubhouse. Many thanks Heather, definitely beyond the call of duty.
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| Heather in our beautifully clean kitchen |
Will Saturday see us flying again? I do hope so
Steve
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