Saturday 19th March 2011

A slow start to the day meant flying didn't commence till lunch time due to changing ends for the SE wind, also the K8 had its yearly wash with K6 and Zug rectification.

Flying started with Don and Scratch exploring loops in the K13 while the majority of the solo pilots sat on the ground waiting to see if condition's were soarable.

The thermal window opened up just after lunch and soon enough there was a queue of gliders waiting at the launch point. The longest flight of the day goes to Rick Wiles with 35 minutes in the K6. Chris Matten managed 1/2 hour in the K10.

Another first today was for myself as I converted to the K6. A very enjoyable flight with a bit of thermalling and a stall thrown in to explore the airframe. The K6 appears to be  easy to fly and seems rewarding when flown well.

Later in the day saw Scratch achieve an excellent loop in his Grob Astir followed closely by a chandelle. Well done Scratch.

Elsewhere saw more progress from Matt Wiles in his attempts to consistently launch the SF27 (while managing to actually pull the stick back). and further training for pre solo pilots, including 2 air experience flights.

Bob Pirie escaped the Wednesday rut and flew his ASW20, losing bits of it on the airfield. Trevor Taylor and Steve Lewis were hangar bound with the CAA on their Jantar.

35 launches in total with only one weak link launch failure.

The day finished with a couple of beers and a discussion on how much Blaniks corrode, the swearing capacity of minor birds and how to cook a parrot on a barbeque.

Andy Carter

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