Tuesday 30 August 2016

Friday 26th August

Sun again, but this time a reduction in temperature after the warm sector from yesterday, and some pretty cumulus clouds. Mass rigging at the launchpoint as the the various members on holiday today got their gliders out and primed for unquestionably the best day of the week. There was no consensus on which way to go as those without engines didn't fancy Welsh fields and there was a feeling that it might go blue. So Steve T & Phil A both headed out west to Wales, whilst Graeme H, John W, John R, Rowan, Gordon C et. al. did a Midlands circuit ranging from Pershore down to Didcot via various TPs.



Just for a moment mid afternoon we got rid of every single glider! Peace....

Back at base Gavin sent 14 year old Chandler Pegg solo, a great achievement. Meanwhile Robb Batty went off in the motorglider with Bruno to do field landing checks and duly completed his cross country endorsement. A great day for our juniors.
The club gliders were kept busy, and the K8 went soaring with Patrick and myself - climbs and view were marvellous. What a great day.


In the evening Josh cooked for us all, and we had an extra treat when we finally found Smudge's kittens! Almost grown up, and this our first view of the three of them. Anyone want a kitten??  These may be the last as Christine is planning to (try to) get Smudge to the vet on Wed!