Saturday the 29th of March dawned with great expectations from members.Tim and others were working to get the Skylark 4 ready for its first flight at Shenington. 

Thanks to Phil (CFI) Tim Donovan and several others who worked over the winter to get it airworthy again and thanks to a member for donating it to the club.

Weighing had to be completed and the control deflections checked, not forgetting the paperwork  before its first flight

Meanwhile club flying went ahead with a number of training flights and a welcome to a trial lesson candidate  who said he had thoroughly enjoyed his flights and was going to sign up for a day or a weeks course.

The rest of the members enjoyed an active day with the big wings with engines off flying and the new tug proving it's worth.

Towards the end of the day, with the Skylark  duly certified it was readied for an aero-tow taken by Tim Donovan as a well earned opportunity to take a first flight on type.

Lifting off very quickly in a relatively light breeze he was soon at 2000 ft and enjoying himself.

This flight was followed by Alan (Chairman) and myself.

All reported that the glider would be welcomed by the club members, providing a real experience to fly a annex 2 glider and one of the last all wooden "high performance " ships.

It was time to close the hanger doors with a really enjoyable spring day.

The photograph is just one of many which will be added as they become available

Sunday was a similar day and several other members were able to try out this new acquisition from both aero-tow and winch launching.

All reporting what a delightful glider to fly.

It will be kept in the top hanger so despite a wing span 18 mtrs it will be easy to get onto the airfield. 

Derrick