With no flying yesterday and a calmer, brighter day today it was no surprise of a large turn out today. When I arrived the hangar was already being unpacked and the ground equipment prepared ready to fly. After a quick ground inspection it was confirmed flying would take place today. We were joined by two members from Culdrose today. Chris Bryning (Culdrose CFI) and Nic Beretta (Culdrose FI(S)). The first flights of the day were to give Chris a couple of re-acquaint flights so he could assist me with instructional flights.
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| First flight takes off for a busy day. |
Chris would first fly with new member Michael Malric-Smith and later with Lance Whitehead. My first student was Jamie Young who wanted a practice launch failure as recency requirements ready to fly the Astir later.
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| Lance and Chris getting ready. |
My flying list would continue with Misha Skochko and later Aiden Hughes. I could take a short break so duty IFP Steve Fletcher could fly with visitor Emma Wilkinson-Brice. Originally purchased as a parachute experience, her Into The Blue voucher had been exchanged for a gliding experience voucher. This proved a good choice as Emma thoroughly enjoyed her flights with Steve.
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| Emma ready to fly with Steve. |
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| A very happy Emma with certificate. |
Chris was continuing his training by flying with Ed Nicholson and would finish with fellow Culdrose pilot Nic Beretta. Nic has previously flown with us, but was maintaining recency with the lack of flying at Culdrose at the moment.
Our solo pilots Jamie Young, Andy Davey, John Osment and Sean Westrope all took turns in the Astir. In the benign conditions, Andy claimed flight of the day with 10 minutes. With the K8 still off line, Freddie Purkiss enjoyed a couple of solo flights in a K13.
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| Astir Launches. |
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| K13 Launches. |
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| Nic returns with Chris. |
Finally returning visitor Olena Vlasink was taken for a flight by Steve. Olena is hoping to be able to join as a member to learn to fly with us.
30 flights on a winters day was achieved by all members working together with all the tasks required to get a glider in the air. Thank you all for your help. I would like to add a personal thank you to Chris with assisting with instructing today. Without him there was a chance some pilots may have gone home without flying today.
Peter Howarth
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