With no flying yesterday and the schools on half term, would today be a busy day? A moderate breeze which was forecast to increase during the afternoon we set about getting things ready to fly. A K13 and the K8 were taken to the launch point. As it was there was only one student pilot and two visitors booked in so the K13 was the only two seater required.
After a test flight following a minor repair, the K8 was cleared for the solo pilots to fly.
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| Phil on the test flight. |
Misha was the only trainee, so off we went in the K13 before the visitors were due to arrive early due to the possible changing conditions.
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| Misha trying to extend the flight in weak lift. |
Our first visitor arrived to fly with dity IFP Steve Fletcher. 12 year old Archer Welch came with mum and dad. Even with a parachute and extra weight, Archer was too small to sit in the front seat, so he was settled into the back seat.
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| Archer and Steve ready to fly. |
Archer has dreams of becoming a pilot, but will have to put on some weight if he wants to start that journey in gliding.
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| Archer receiving his certificate. |
The second visitor promptly arrived jus as Steve was finishing the first set of flights. Stev was able to retunr to the back seat to fly Bran Situte. Originally a present for partner Ruth who wasn't keen to fly, Bran stepped in to use the voucher flight.
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| Bran stepping in to use the voucher. |
The solo pilots took turns to fly the K8 gaining experience flying the K8 in higher winds.
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| Freddie taking his turn in the K8. |
As the wind was steadily increasing, it was decided to hangar fly the aircraft and repack the hangar before the forecast rain was due to arrive. Everybody had flown, so all were happy with the decision. With everything packed away the rain arrived, so today nothing got wet.
Thanks to all at the airfield today. Any flying day at this time of year is appreciated.
Peter Howarth
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