As per yesterday’s blog, what would today bring. A moderate cross wind, no rain forecast and clear skies it was disappointing for such a small turnout today. Possibly Remembrance Sunday and family ties had something to do with it.
It was decided to just use the K13 today as the K8 would be out of limits with the cross wind. After several weeks without flying, first up was Ed Borlase for a couple of check flights. A covert organised power failure for the first flight soon got Ed back into his stride followed by a well-executed cross wind approach on his second flight deemed him clear for solo flying.
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| Ed waiting to get back to flying |
Our ODC today was Mark Oswald. Purchased as a gift for Mark, it took two attempts to book in with us, but this was due to less-than ideal weather conditions previously. However, believe it or not today (in November) blue sky and mild temperatures surrounded us on this occasion. With an airline pilot as a cousin, Mark was keen from the start, showing good understanding during the morning briefing. After vocal reaction to the acceleration of the first launch, Richard knew Mark was loving the experience of gliding.
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| Mark receiving a briefing from Richard. |
This was followed by good general control of the glider. Mastering use of the ailerons and elevator by the end of the course. Well done. During his later flights, Mark was having difficulty feeling the rudder pedals. His trainers had a thick padded sole. For the last two flights he flew without the trainers and had greater control and feeling with his flying. We hope he can find time to return and make use of the three month’s membership over the winter months Mark.
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| Off Mark goes |
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| And back again |
After his recent operation, Steve Fletcher was back at the club undertaking light duties. He wanted to fly to see how he would react to being back in a glider. No reaction and a flight of 20 minutes for flight of the day left Steve very happy to be back.
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| Steve back in a glider. |
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Our view of low cloud over the moors
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Phil Hardwick came back from the winch and enjoyed two circuits in the K13.
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| K13 FSD basking in the November sun. |
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| The winch returns from the east end. |
An unusually warm November day with a low turn out, we made the most of the day. Everybody left happy. Thank you all who were at the airfield today.
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