After two Sundays with no flying, the big question was would we be able to
fly today. Again a small band of Sunday soarers gathered and with the forecast
giving a moderate northwesterly wind we set about getting the airfield ready for
flying. The Gus winch was moved into the top field to maximise the launches. The
club K8 and one K13 were readied and towed to th launch point.
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| Josh Ready to start his Course. |
Our ODC Josh Penk arrived and after the usual safety briefing we made our way
to the launch point. After his intruductory flight we had a change of front seat
for the trial flight candidates Jen and Paul Wren. Both left happy after their
flights that were slightly longer than usual due to the 1400’ launches. Next it
was time to get Josh back into the front seat to start his hands on experience.
At the top of the launch it was obvious that some rain was quickly approaching
the airfield. Indeed when we landed the rain could be seen on the canopy. It was
time to stand down.
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| Jen Wren ready for her flight. |
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| Paul Wren looking forward to his flight. |
After about one and a half hours the rain had cleared so it was time to head
for the skies again. It was soon obvious that more rain was on the way and with
the wind freshening it was decide to put the gliders safely away in the hangar
and clear the airfield.
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| A not so friendly sky. |
Thanks go to Colin for winching and Andy for retrieving without flying. The
only other flights were Leith in the K8 and Ed in the K13 with me for the couple
of flights after the break. Hopefully better weather next week.
Peter Howarth
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