The forecast did not show any rain, That was the good news. The forecast (and actual) wind was 10 knots just east of north strengthening as the day progressed. With the wind chill, the temperature seems to be a few degrees above zero. The club members responded to the temperatures with several one piece old weather suits and enough woolly hats to carpet the hangar. Launching was from the east end where the wind was directly across the runway.
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| Looks nice from here but it was cold |
We welcomed 2 One Day Course candidates, father and son David and Lundy Webb from Paignton. Both enjoyed their introductory flights with Gavin and Scratch respectively. Dad David and Gavin claimed best flight with 8 minutes and a 150ft height gain. However, the wind was strengthening and, along with gusty conditions aloft, it was decided to delay the rest of their courses for another day.
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| Lundy with Scratch |
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A least we could complete the paperwork.
Gavin, Lundy, David and Scratch |
We also welcomed a new member today. David Moult who has some previous flying experience with microlights, came to have a look, stayed all day, and left as a fully paid up member. Welcome to the Club David.
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| New member David complete with required woolly hat |
Club flying was mostly confined to the K13s except for Richard who had rigged his Discus lured by the little bit of east in the wind (hoping for wave maybe?) and the 4/8th cloud cover ( has to be thermic doesn't it?). In the event he managed to equal the longest flight of the day at 10 minutes. Better luck next time. At least the exercise involved in rigging and derigging will have health benefits.
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