With low cloud hanging over the airfield and the forecast for it to remain all day and rain with strengthening winds it was a no brainer to declare it would be a no flying day.
Although the bus had been moved to it’s new home at the east end of the field it was decided that we would bring it back to load the glass panels with suitable padding and securing them to transport them to the east end ready to fit them into the new control tower.
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| Ready to load glass panels |
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| At east end ready to install glass panels. |
A job that sounded relatively easy soon became a trial of adversity. Firstly the forecast wind and rain duly arrived causing handling problems manoeuvring the panels to the top of the bus and into position. Once in position the retaining beading was also awkward to locate and install. Andy, Malcolm and Phil managed to control the panels whilst getting them up into position. John and I then started getting the beading into place with occasional help from the others. About five hours later all panels were finally in place. All that needs to be done is to refit the desk and radio before the new tower can be used.
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| Fully glazed tower. |
While we were working at the east end, the space vacated by the bus next to the clubhouse was filled with the two ML winches to await a decision on their future.
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| Moving ML2 into position. |
After moving the bus, Scratch made use of his time fixing a new tail skid to K8 GDK.
Richard with assistance brought the fuselage of K13 CLT from it’s storage in the old Jantar trailer up to the hangar ready for collection after the sale.
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| CLT on it’s way to the hangar. |
One of the last jobs undertaken today was to fit a couple of lights with motion sensors into Colin’s new workshop so he can locate items without having to start the generator.
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| One of the new lights in position. |
No flying, but a good amount of work achieved around the club. Thanks go to all who were at the club helping with the many tasks.
Peter Howarth
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