Driving to the airfield I was expecting a busy day. With no flying yesterday, I thought some of the Saturday trainees may choose to come out today. But, as it happened the weather must have deterred them and some of the Sunday soarers.
Early low cloud was forecast to gradually lift to at least become flyable, so we set about getting things ready at a leisurely pace.
A quick weather check flight saw a 1000ft cloud base, but visibility was generally poor, but good enough for some circuits with the two attending trainees.
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| Trevor Ashbolt ready to fly with me. |
Trevor Ashbolt flew with me on the weather check flight and later had three training flights where he started getting used to turning using all three coordinated controls. David Osment also few with me and continued progress where he is now doing the whole flight.
With no visitors due to the low cloud, duty BI Richard Roberts took turns with IFP Steve Fletcher to fly as P1 in the Puchacz.
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| John waiting for a cable. |
After an extended stint on the winch, Sean Westrope took the Astir for a flight.
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| Sean waiting in the Astir. |
John Smith and Malcolm WJ also had flights in the K8. Some flights managed extended circuits with flight of the day going to Malcolm with19 minutes. After some time on the winch Ed Borlase had a couple of flights in the Puchacz ready for conversion to the Astir in the near future.
Last flight of the day was Steve Fletcher taking Ray Boundy for a quick flight in the K13.
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| Steve and Ray. |
Only a few of us at the club today, but an enjoyable relaxing day was had by all.
Peter Howarth
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