Today's forecast was for strong, blustery winds giving way to long periods of rain as the front passes over us. And that is exactly what we got.
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| The day started like this... ( interesting that the windsock is above horizontal ) |
In the hangar:
- Freshly laundered glider and canopy cleaning cloths restocked.
- New risers fitted to a winch drogue.
- Wheel hub bearing puller and a pair of mole grips added to glider tyre repair toolbox.
- K-8, GDK surveyed for radio and Flarm fitting.
- K-13, FSD snag list addressed:
- replacement of the bushes at the base of the control columns to remove the heavy aileron feeling.
- rear seat shoulder straps reworked to shorten their length;
- canopy fettled for better fit and easier closing;
- yaw strings repositioned;
- canopy ventilation diverter offered up;
- front radio microphone clip depositing considered.
- K-13, minor repair effected on the elevator, fabric doped and prepared for paint.
In the clubhouse:
- New member inducted, given a site and equipment introduction, and introduced to the simulator.
- Two IFPs practiced their BI patter in the simulator with the new member.
- Two BIs delivered Assistant category Instructor lectures.
- Glider battery charger fault diagnosed.
- New ground to ground frequencies mapped and tested.
- K-8, GSM ARC paperwork signed and filed.
- Glider log book monthly totals entered.
- Flarm sets and cables reviewed as part of a Flarm fitting survey.
- Further work conducted in on customs clearance for the Flarms.
- Clubhouse toilets and kitchen cleaned.
- Copious amounts of tea and biscuits supplied.
- Wood burner kept well stocked by our resident stoker
In the MT Hangar
- Winches given a good airing, run up and test.
- Guslaunch cooling system worked on.
In the Trailer Park
- Discus fuselage removed from trailer and prospective owner tested the Discus/Standard Cirrus cockpit for size.
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| ....And the day ended like this, |
Steve
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