With a 15knt WNW wind we placed the new winch at the west end and decided
that the K8 was best left in the hangar. The two K13’s were DI’d and after the
morning briefing were towed to the east end. Richard briefed our one day course
student, David French and were soon off on their first flight.
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| New winch ready for action. |
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| David French looking forward to his first flight. |
After two flights, Richard swapped students to our trial flight visitor, John
Milverton. John enjoyed two flights including a 20 minute soaring flight.
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| John Milverton with BI Richard. |
Our trainees today included John O’Connell and returning ODC student Jon
Pullen. Both enjoyed their flights in the conditions. Unfortunately, the
conditions deteriorated quicker than the forecast, and with a steadily
increasing wind it was decide the aircraft would be safer back in the hangar.
This meant David would have to return another day, which he was happy to do, to
complete his other flights.
Whilst we were flying, Richard’s dad arrived to adorn the vehicles in their
new livery.
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| New vehicles looking smart |
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| New vehicles looking smart |
Thanks to Heather who retrieved for the short flying day and to Phil
Hardwick, Steve Fletcher, Hugh Gasgoyne, John Smith, Bob Sansom and Barry Green
who helped around the field without flying.
Peter Howarth
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