With clear blue skies and light variable winds the rasp forecast gave an
optimistic good soaring day. We were able to place the winch in the top field to
maximise the launches. This encouraged private owners Roger Green (Zugvogel),
Steve Fletcher (Open Cirrus), Dave & Ed (K6) and Twin Astir syndicate
members to rig ready to fly.
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| The Launch Point |
Today we were joined by two visitors from Lon Mynd. Assistant Instructor
Matthew Cook and Stephen Fry. After a quick site check with me in the K13,
Matthew enjoyed a soaring flight of 37 minutes in the K8. Later in the day Roger
allowed him to fly the Zugvogel and he had another flight of 38 minutes. I flew
with Stephen later in the day for an experience flight over the area as he
hasn’t flown for a good few years.
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| Matthew waiting for his site check. |
First of the trainees in the K13 with me was John Smith. A couple of cable
break practices and circuits continues his good progress towards re-solo in the
near future. Next up was John O’Connell who progressed with general flying
consolidation and progress. After a flight in the Twin Astir with Phil Hardwick,
Robin Wilson had a 22 minute soaring flight with me in the K13 to also
consolidate his flying skills ready to also re-solo in the near future.
Dave Downton was also back on the field again, getting back into the swing
winching, log keeping and helping at the launch point. And yes, he also flew
with me to carry on honing his flying skills.
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| Dave getting ready to fly. |
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| Dave Wescott in the K6. |
The solo pilots were keeping the winch drivers busy. Unfortunately there were
a lot of circuits caused by a sea breeze during the day. There were a few
notable longer flights. Roger 26 mins, Allan Holland 1hr 01, Hugh 14 minutes.
Longest flight of the day was Steve Fletcher 1hr 15.
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| Steve’s view at 3000ft |
A total of 30 flights with soaring flights for those who were in the right
place at the right time. Thank you to winch drivers, retrieve drivers and all
who helped make a good days flying.
Peter Howarth
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