Sunday was a nice warm sunny day. Clear skies early but cumulus forming about mid day. Brisk, but a not too strong breeze from the E - SE.
I arrived at 9.30am to find I had the place to myself. Tug pilot Charlie Szpitalek rang from to advise that strong winds and low cloud was delaying his departure by C172 from Walcha aerodrome. I recommended he call back later as there were 2 AEF's (Air Experience Flight) booked for 12.30.
I did some miscellaneous cleaning up in the Club House. It was obvious that Miro had been visiting from the North Coast as there was a box of beautiful, big avocados in the kitchen. As they were rapidly ripening, I took several home with me. Delicious!! Much nicer than the usual supermarket fare! Thanks Miro.
Charlie rang back to say he had been in 'phone contact with Jenny and that the AEF's were due to arrive at 1300hrs and that he was leaving Walcha to fly to LK.
Jason Cluff and his lady friend, Alex Halsted arrived on schedule as did a young visitor (Dominic) from Rathmines (Lake Maquarie).
Jason owns the property at Mullaley where the distinctive mountain peak is situated. He (and Alex) has recently tried tandem parachuting and paragliding and were keen to try soaring. Dominic and his family were regular visitors to Lake Keepit for the June long weekend "Keepit Kool" sailing regatta. His brother had been for a joyflight on previous trip and now it was his turn.
I was able to find lift on all three flights (<4kts>) and all three enjoyed their flights (Dominic was starting to feel "off" and we made a rapid decent from 4000' without "incident" but Dom insisted that he still enjoyed his flight.)
I have a feeling that we will see Jason back at LKSC again. He was enquiring about training times and costs. I am sure Jenny will follow him up, particularly as he lives relatively close by.
That was Sunday. Pity there were not more there to enjoy the pleasant early winter weather.
Regards
Peter Sheils
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