We kicked off at 08.30 pulling out the gliders and setting up the day; and had the first flight before 10.00! Had a small problem with a PW6 flat tire but that did not dampen the spirits as we began another days gliding. We began with a briefing on thermals and circuits by Mike and Simon, giving the theory on what we had been doing over the past few days.

Dan began flights with Mike, building well on the skills he had learnt the previous day with one short and long flight in quick succession. Lara then flew solo in windy conditions, ballooning at one stage but recovering very well. She also ‘crabbed it good.’

El Presidente arrived a little later and then had his first flight of the week. Sue, Oli, Gareth and Mike all had several flights each building on their skills as they work towards solo. Gareth and Mike even had a go at stalls, with Mike also being shown a demo of a spin by Mike Weston, helped by them having the longest flight of the day with 41 minutes. Will also managed to get in a few flights, also progressing very well.

Overall a very good day, with over 40 flights in total (in combination with the CGC members) and some brilliant development taking place, along with much needed theory work to back this up! Oh, and Lara shook her tail feathers!

Mike Platt :)