Nigel did two more solos in the morning before the wind got up, then we had a break while Gerhard and Dave Turner launched. We called a task Barraba, Tambar Springs and back, but in the end, no one attempted it.
Over lunch I did the A certificate questions with Nigel, and then did a check flight with him in the crosswind conditions - which he handled well, so I sent him solo again. So now he has his A certificate - at least he will have when he sends the form off. Well done Nigel.
Nigel joined the club as a full member last year, and lives in Sydney. He's promised not to leave it so long before he comes back to the club to start on his B certificate. Watch out for his name in Australian Gliding.
Gerhard managed to climb to 7000ft, and soar for 3 hours, but didn't go cross country. Dave climbed to 6200, and set off to the west but got sunk out and returned to the field. Later in the day, Nigel managed a climb to 6000 feet and was able to soar for 1/2 hour.
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