Arriving at the club it was earily quiet. Slowly a few members arrived so we could manage to fly. The forecast was for a light easterly breeze with thermals developing during the morning under a blue sky and RASP giving a five star rating. So where was everybody? No trainees arrived so a K13 was taken to the launch point and two privateers rigged.
The only club member requiring the K13 was Michael Malric-Smith, who after a quick check flight was told he could make as much use of the aircraft to add to his solo count as long as he made the aircraft available for the duty BI to fly our visitors.
 |
| Michael getting ready for his first solo of the day. |
The first visitor arrived. Graydon Widdicombe arrived from Paignton with his partner. He enjoyed two flights with Phil and was asking plenty of questions before flying.
 |
| Graydon interested in the instruments. |
 |
| Graydon settled and ready to fly. |
By the time they landed the next visitors arrived. Josh Moore and Roxanne Kelly from Tavistock and Plymouth respectively. Josh had an enjoyable soaring flight and Roxanne a slightly shorter flight. Sorry, no picture of Roxanne.
 |
| Josh being briefed by Phil |
 |
| Josh ready to go. |
The first privateer launched. Ed Borlase in his K6 EWO. He had soon disappeared and Glide & Seek soon showed him above 4000ft.
 |
| Ed ready to launch. |
 |
| Ed's view of the river Tamar. |
Sean Westrope came from the winch and launched in his Libelle CLM. He stayed aloft for 1 hour 4 minutes. Ed radioed down to ask if I would like to fly the K6. I said no, you stay up and enjoy yourself. Ed eventually landed after 3 hours 10 minutes. Michael had an additional two solos in the K13. With the K13 not in use I decided to take it for a solo flight and enjoyed 46 minutes aloft.
 |
| My view of the airfield. |
 |
| My view looking down on Ed. |
After I landed Michael had another solo in the K13 to add a total of 4 flights and 41 minutes to his solo career.
Thank you to the few at the club today who managed to fly three visitors and enable those who wanted to, to fly. Also thank you to George Purkiss for his help and winching.
Peter Howarth
No comments:
Post a Comment