With storm Dave passing to the north of the UK, today would start with some blustery conditions and some sharp showers passing over during the morning. The showers delayed the start of flying, but we were able to get going at 11:20.
After a period away due to other commitments, returning member Edward Nicholson was first to fly with me. A couple of launches soon saw him right back in the groove. Hopefully not too many commitments will keep him away again.
A brace of K6's were rigged and brought to the launch point. Ed Borlase's Red K6 EWO and Viktor Skochko's Red Bear K6 DKG.
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| A brace of red K6's. |
Viktor would enjoy four flights and Ed two flights. Ed's second for 2 hours 30 minutes would claim him man of the match today.
Misha Skochko was nex to fly with me for three flights making good progress and coping with the breezy conditions. The third trainee today was Rowan Guest. Rowan is making steady progress and enjoyed a 21 minute soaring flight to 4000ft.
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| Rowan getting ready to fly. |
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| Climbing well. |
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| Our view of the airfield. |
We were joined by two visitors. Partners Sophie Bennett and Jiten Anand from Leicester. Jiten was first to fly with Steve Fletcher in the Twin Astir. Both flights were extended circuits.
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| Jiten and Steve in the Twin Astir. |
Partner Sophie would fly in the K13 with Steve. Her second flight she experienced a cable break which Steve coped with in a calm manner that we are all trained for. This caused a delay at the winch and Steve had to leave due to a pressing appointment. Sophie's experience flights were completed by me with a hangar flight.
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| Sophie with Steve for her first flight. |
Our other solo pilots took turns in the Astir 77. Jamie Young, John Smith and Sean Westrope all had soaring flights. John 18 minutes, Sean 56 minutes and Jamie with 1 hour 3 minutes.
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| Jamie's view to the south. |
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| Ed's view from his K6 EWO. |
Thank you to all at the airfield today. Maybe only 25 flights due to the later start, but all flew and some good soaring.
Peter Howarth
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