Paul Noonan (or is it 'Pot Noodle'?) was Duty Instructor and Charles S was the morning Duty Winch Driver. There was a good turnout of folks and we got things rolling early with the intrepid DI taking a solo weather check in DDB. The low cloudbase, however, meant it was prudent to wait a while longer to commence flying proper, so when Clive W (visiting from North Hill, Devon before his upcoming BI Course with us in March) he was just in time to grab a cup of tea in the clubhouse and meet everyone.
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| G-WAVY with DDB at the launch-point |
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| President Phil with Robin J |
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| Clive W from North Hill with 'Pot Noodle' |
The weather finally improve around lunch, by which time everyone was itching to fly. The K8 also came out and did a number flights with pilots including Clive S, Robin and Mick F. Martin L flew with PN in DDB, as did our visitor, who found our friendly welcome so much he decided to join! Another success for "the friendly gliding club!"
Clive S started his BI prep with me. Tim and Gary flew G-WAVY for a bimble round the Cotswolds. Young Christian popped in later and grabbed a quick flight. Phil B flew DDB solo and then relieved Charles on the winch so that he could take the last aero-tow behind Mary's beloved Super Cub, G-OFER, flown by Dave G before she leaves us for her new home at White Waltham.
Finally, I couldn't resist a final good-bye buzz down the ridge past The Castle and round the local area in the aircraft I "cut-my-towing-teeth" in way back in the '94, so I claimed the final flight in G-OFER, with Tess W joining me for a lovely 20 minute trip.
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| Paul F launches DDB whist the K8 tows back on line |
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| G-OFER |
Good-bye G-OFER... Fly Safely, Have Fun!
Tonight President Phil shared his widom from twenty-plus years of flying at Shenington about the potential hazards of our site entitled "When the wind blows..." Everyone there learned something worthwhile.
