There are lots of people at the club this week. Graham Holland and Phil Endicott doing a form 2 inspection, but I think I may be able to persuade them to do some flying as well. Michael Newnham from Victoria continuing his training, Ian Sawell and his friend Sam Pogson, Roy Worthington, Ian Barraclough.
Vic Hatfield came out to do an AFR with Brad Edwards, and test flew the Puchatek after its form 2. He says it spins beautifully.
It was very windy today, almost exactly across the main strip. We took off on runway 27 and turned down 32 once off the ground. Excellent day for practising crosswind take-offs and landings. Landings back on 27.
Sam Pogson, who is an aeroplane pilot, had his first flight in a glider, (Grob 103) and promptly climbed out to 6500 ft. Thermals were peaking at about 8 to 10 knots, but were a bit hard to work low down because of the wind. Sam soon got the hang of those rudder things, ignored by Cessna pilots, and had a great time. He is still smiling!
Roy declined to fly a glider in the windy conditions, but flew the green tractor instead! I am determined to coax him into the air tomorrow.
Michael is getting back into gliding again, and had a good soaring flight we me in the back - a bit to windy for solo flying again as yet.
Garry did an excellent job flying the tug (as always). I am glad it was him an not me! I am still more comfortable in a glider.
Jenny
