Winds forecast 090/10, visibility 30K and no precipitation. The soaring forecast is good from 12 to 5.
The briefing room was full for the 8.15 morning briefing. Thanks to everyone that took the time to attend, it does save repeating the briefing endlessly during the day.
Soaring started around 11 and was still working well at 6pm---so much for forecasts. locally the combine harvesters to the east were triggering thermals throughout the afternoon.
Roger Bagley and Pat Greer worked like Trojans all day, looking after the club flying. The new K21 proved a great attraction----one smiling chap was heard to say " I did my first loop today---exhilarating"
The course guys (and gal) are now all doing all of the flying in each flight, and managing to cope with a cross wind on landing. Bryan learnt about spinning in the PW6 and is now preparing for launch failures.
Grass collection on the field did cause the occasional sucking of teeth as tractors sometimes got very close to the cables. Thanks to everyone for their diligence and respect for safety.
The new windscreen was fitted under the close scrutiny of Richard. When asked for a quote, with a big grin he said "at last!!". It is now no longer necessary to wear goggles while driving the bus.
Mike Weston took Roger Smith on a cross country experience in the Arcus. Broadway, Edgehill and home. Roger didnt get lost once, well done.
The visitors had a good time, with Richard Dance landing out somewhere in his Pik.
A buggy did run out of fuel---with all the running around it was no surprise.Thanks to an unsung hero fuel was obtained and the buggies are back in business.