Winds 080/05, visibility 25K and a strong inversion at 2000ft.

It was great to see a group of club pilots take advantage of the weather and join us on the field. The Astir and K23 were in constant use and the launchpoint busy and well run. Lesley managed to grab a couple of solo circuits in the PW6 but decided against flying the K23 visibility poor, bales of grass scattered around the field and a lot of activity, she decided better to wait---good call.

The course finished on a high, Colin Stringer completed his bronze C and has signed up as a new member. Colin, a lapsed PPL, has spent a total of three weeks on CGC courses, with a good deal of effort on his part, he managed to complete bronze C in 3 weeks---very well done. Stewart Rathband is off to do a PPL and plans to return next year to complete his glider pilot training, he is now at the unprompted pilot stage. Mike Counsell did particularly well, and despite having to dash off to look after his Mum, achieved the unprompted pilot stage. Mike is off to Peru in a few weeks, and then plans to return early next year to finish the training.

The K21, Robin Birch, and a bunch of trial lessons arrived just as the bales of hay started appearing on the field. They did manage to get some flights completed and some big smiles.

Thanks to all the stalwarts who kept the show on the road for us.