Today our patience has been rewarded. An initial blue sky and light easterly breeze signalled a flying day. Excellent. Arriving at the airfield it was apparent that I was not the only one with "flying fever". The kit was already out and flying was about to commence.
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| The K8 arrives at the launchpoint |
First up was a test flight with K13 G-CHXP which needed to have it's instruments checked. This flight went without a hitch, the instruments were as we would expect them to be. The only interesting detail was that it was the first time that Rick and I had flown together. As instructors we do not normally get the chance.
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| One very relaxed visitor |
We welcomed visitor Janeth Clarke back to the club to complete her voucher flights. She had flown previously but the conditions prevented a second flight. We had a couple of short flights during which Janeth started to learn how to operate the controls.
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| K13 G-CHXP lifts off again |
The wind was initially easterly but quickly went around to the south. The blue sky was replaced with some high cirrus clouds. We went looking for rising air to extend flight times but apart for a short lived area of reduced sink ( possible wave effect ) and a little bubbling air ( from embryo thermals maybe ) there was none to be had. So circuits were the order of the day, the longest of which stretched to a dizzy 6 minutes. Just to show their mastery of the art of soaring, towards the end of the day, we watched 3 buzzards step out of a tree, immediately turning and soaring skywards.
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| "We're going to be flying" Mike spreads the news |
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| Back to the launchpoint |
Does all this spoil the day. Not a bit. The pilots used the opportunity to maintain / improve their currency. The potential BI's were practicing their skills ( cable breaks and patter mostly ). Others were just having fun looking for that elusive lift. I took the opportunity to re-aquaint myself with the K8. Great.
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| Mary Tavy from the K8 at 1000 ft |
Towards the end of the day the Committee assembled in the clubhouse to discuss this month's club business. It was well after dark by the time that the Committee Left the Airfield.
Can we have more nice weather please?
Steve
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