A light westerly breeze and dry conditions greeted the Sunday Soarers. The assembled pilots removed a K13 and Twin Astir from the hangar. These were the only club aircraft required today as privateers Andy Davey (Libelle), Sean Westrope (Libelle), Ed Borlase (K6), Viktor Skochko (K6) and Phil Hardwick (DG300) set about rigging their aircraft.
First two flights of the day before things got busy were ultra-low failure demonstrations for Misha Skochko and Aiden Hughes.
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| All Out and All Stop. |
After these launches, eagle eyed Viktor noticed a mark on the front wheel. Inspection found a bubble in the wall of the tyre which caused a delay in proceedings whilst a replacement was sourced and refitted. Throughout the day Aiden received five further training flights and Misha another four (one was a soaring flight). Each also received a demonstration of how to cope with a balooned landing. Some good progress for both.
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| Aiden and me discussing the next flight. |
Today duty IFP Steve Fletcher would have three air experience visitors. First to arrive was Rachel Hirsch from Okehampton who arrived with her partner. Rachel really enjoyed her flights including a slightly extended flight on the second.
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| Rachel with Steve. |
The next to arrive were Sophia Harris-Aldrid and James McInnes-Slegg who were part of an extended family and friends who came to watch. Both enjoyed a couple of flights with Steve.
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| James and Steve waiting to launch. |
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| Sophia waiting for Steve. |
After the Red Arrows passed by yesterday we witnessed our own Red Arrows.
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| Our very own Red Arrows Viktor & Ed. |
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| Red One waiting to launch. |
The other privateers enjoyed flights of various times. Sean Westrope (Libelle) 10 minutes and Phil Hardwick (DG300) 41 minutes to claim flight of the day.
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| Sean discussing tactics with Phil. |
One name missing from above is Andy Davey who realised he had left batteries and Oudie at home so didn't fly. As a self imposed punishment he spent a large part of the day on the winch. Thanks Andy.
Thank you to all at the airfield today A 'wheelie' good day overall.
Peter Howarth
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