The season has begun...

Paul M (right) receives the SGC CFI's Award for 2011

Post cold front conditions gave good ridge and thermal lift providing a cracking day with lots of soaring, 3 K13s working hard, plus a K8 out and several private owners rigged with Graham flying over 100km+ in his new big-wings with Dave F from Bidford as P.2!



Gavin in the back seat again!

Lee was DI but sloped it on to yours truely so he could get the new Falke sorted and test flown. Bob W and I took the first winch launch and pinged onto the ridge which wasn't really working at that point, but at least it was a cheap (pre-11am) launch! Jan was LPC and Robin kicked off the winching with Paul M and Dave L-M also doing stints later on. John D was tuggy. Lucy took over as LPC for the PM stint and did an excellent job on her first outing in the role. Gav and I conducted his AFR and had a great soaring flight down the ridge and away in thermals to kick off the days soaring. Alan & Trish soared their DG300. Gary & Tim went off soaring for 1:40 then Gary swapped with John in the tug so JD could fly the 500, taking Lucy for a trip.

Others out flying included Gail, Terry T, Andy L, Derrick, Clive, Eric, and Geoff.



Eric quickly moves his K6e off the landing area after his flight



Lots of flying, lots of soaring, good times and beers in the bar to finish.

THE PROFESSIONALS ARE BACK AT THE END OF THE MONTH...

...HOWEVER, THE SEASON HAS ALREADY BEGUN!!!