With yesterday being a non flying day, todays forecast gave light northerly
winds backing north westerly as the day progressed. A steady flow of members
arrived and we set about getting ready to fly. Again we were able to place the
Gus winch in the top field to give higher launches.
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| Getting Ready to Fly |
First to fly with me was David Westcott for a check flight. After a perfectly
executed cable break recovery he was cleared to fly the K8.
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| Result of cable break practice soon sorted by Ed and Phil |
The Sunday soarers welcomed back Martin Cropper to the airfield after his
recent lay up. Martin had a quick flight with me to maintain currency before the
first of a full days trial flights arrived. Our first visitors were family dad
Ron Ayre, son David Ayre and brother in law Graham Lawton. They were joined by
many family members who all came to watch.
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| David Ayre and family members. |
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| Ronald Ayre |
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| Graham Lawton |
The next visitor was David Pike who had to wait for his flight due to a cable
tangle which had delayed Graham’s flights. Again the winch and retrieve crew
were put to the test sorting things out and getting us flying again.
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| David Pike waited patiently for his flight. |
Our last visitor was Steve Hart who enjoyed two extended flights due to
1300ft launches.
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| Steve Hart |
Our solo pilots David Westcott, Ed Borlase, Roger Applebloom, Alan Holland
and Josef Nobbs all enjoyed flights of various lengths in the K8. The longest
flight of the day was Josef who managed 26 minutes. The twin Astir made an
appearance and was flown by Phil Hardwick and Martin Broadway. Thanks go to all
who helped run the field today.
Peter Howarth
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