Arriving slightly later than normal, I was greeted with two K13's and the K8 already extracted from the hangar. All were being DI'd ready to fly. A forecast of a light north easterly had the field set up to fly from the west end.
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| A brace of K13's waiting. |
A slight delay to the start saw members help to rig privateers K6's.
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| K6's being readied. |
First to fly with me was David Moult. The first flight saw us look at the zig-zag circuit to help David improve his general judgement whilst planning and flying better circuits. This also gave David chance to practice what to do if he should find himself low in the circuit.
Next to fly with me was Sean Westrope. After his concentrated weeks flying at Aston Down last week, it was obvious that this had greatly improved his all round flying skills. During a 29minute soaring flight we were able to demonstrate the spin off a failed winch launch exercise within the current limitations of the K13. This was good preparation for attending North Hill to complete the spin training part of the syllabus when we can organise this.
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| Sean climbing through 2500ft. |
Today's visitor was Chris Holgate. Chris travelled from Paignton to fly with us today for a One Day Course. Chris works in Information Technology supplies and his young family bought him the voucher as a present. Chris enjoyed his day and readily admitted that it was quite different from what he expected. He marvelled at the power of the sun and the energy in the atmosphere. He was also interested in the workings of the simulator when returned to the clubhouse.
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| Chris Holgate with Gavin. |
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| Chris receiving his certificate. |
Another belated present was fulfilled today. Richard had promised hie dad (Terry) a soaring flight for a birthday treat (Ed - I think it was for his 40th). During their 1hour 47minutes they visited both Roadford and Princetown/Dartmoor Prison. At least Terry wasn't involved in a retrieve today.
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| A K13 visiting Roadford. |
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| And Princetown. |
Matthew Stone enjoyed a 45minute soaring flight with me. We looked at the stall increasing with bank and also spin off a failed winch launch similar to Sean. After a introduction to driving the winch, Freddie Colton returned to the launch point to fly. A 53 minute soaring flight saw him get his flying skills back to where they were before going to university last September.
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| A new winch driver in training. |
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| Freddie's view of the K6 below |
Val Kiely flew with Richard to improve her general confidence and flying. After a 24 and 46 minute soaring flight she said she was able to relax more and enjoy her flying. Here general flying improved to the same degree. Well done Val.
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| Plymouth Sound and Tamar estuary. |
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| Blackdown and airfield viewed from near Tavistock |
Our privateers all enjoyed soaring flights. Ed Borlase (K6) 1hour 41 minutes, Adam Hoskin (K6) 1hour 50minutes and flight of the day Phil Hardwick (DG300) 2hour 6minutes.
An enjoyable day at the club. Only 19 flights, but an average of 43 minutes per flight. Thank you all.
Peter Howarth
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