Day two of the soaring week saw a group of members keen to fly including 5 trainees which meant it was going to be a busy day for me. Hence I must apologise for the lack of new photos. Also the usual other photo contributors were equally remiss, so the photos included are archive photos which may result in people in the wrong aircraft or even appear to be flying from the wrong end. A light and variable wind was forecast, so we set up to fly from the east end.
Following on from yesterday’s blog, the SupaCat was on line and ready for testing after swapping the radio from the Gus winch. This was quickly executed by Scratch.
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SupaCat back on line.
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The trainees in order of flying were Patrick Cosgrave, Simon Vallance, Robin Wilson, John Allen and John O’Connell. All made progress towards their own individual aims. John O’Connell was welcomed back for his first flights since lockdown and some personal reasons. Good to see you John.
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| John Happy to be back flying. |
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| John Allen in circuit. |
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| K8 launching |
Solo pilots Scratch, Roger Green and Gavin Short all took their turn in the K8. Longest of their flights was Roger with 20 minutes. Also Phil Harwick had a couple of circuits in Astir (FCJ) and Steve Fletcher flew Open Cirrus (CGY). Steve achieved longest flight of 34 minutes and practiced use of his drogue chute on his approach.
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| Steve practicing using drogue chute. |
After Scratches work yesterday getting the SupaCat back on line, the winch performed faultlessly until I caused a couple of loops on the drum whilst inducing a couple of launch failures on John Allen. Something we have to live with executing this important part of the training syllabus. Thanks to all at the airfield today for all your help.
Peter Howarth
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