The day started with low cloud and a strong southerly crosswind. Gradually through the day the cloudbase lifted but never got above 1500 feet or so. The cross wind stayed throughout the day.
The club just quietly went about it’s business. Although not really on duty, Instructor Ged Nevisky kindly helped out and continued flight training for Robert Manuel and David Downton. We welcome 2 visitors today. Graham Sims was using the voucher that he had as a Christmas present and enjoyed a couple of flights during which he had a chance to try out flying the glider; a task that he seems to have an affinity for.
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| Visitor Graham Sims ready to go flying. |
The other visitor today was Richard Hinge, my stepson who has been wanting to fly for several years despite his fear of heights, a trait inherited from his mother. Richard enjoyed the longest flight of the day with me in K13 G-CHXP, a heady 20 minute effort at 1500 feet or so. We could have soared for longer but this is not a generally not a good idea for a first flight. I am not sure whether he enjoyed the flying, or driving the quad bike for most of the day, better
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| Richard helping out towing gliders |
There were just 2 private machines out Mike Keller’s K8 and Martin Broadway’s ASW20. It’s always nice to see private gliders out and being flown, although today the 20 minute target set by the K13 proved to be unassailable.
The other interesting flight today was a flight by Chris Matten in the Zugvogel. Chris has recently return to flight status after getting somewhat out of practice.
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| Chris Matten about to commit aviation in the Zugvogel |
Steve Lewis
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