A rather average looking sky greeted the North Hill members this morning.
An earlier than usual start was possible due to the regular early
riser/hangar unpacker, Henry. Yes really. It seems sleeping on the club
house sofa isn't conducive to lying in until midday.
A few private owners had started to rig with discussions taking place as to
whether it was worth it. Rowan and Stuart kicked off instructing duties at 0915!
Mia had to swap her usual instructor (JP) for Rowan. They seemed to get on
despite Rowan extending his instructor role to ensuring Mia conducted
ground operations to his satisfaction. Henry was one of the first to
launch in a Junior at 0930 and after a good 'scratching' session around the
airfield eventually headed off towards Cullompton.
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| The skies were looking great from 1000 (Henry) |
Roly was back and no
doctor is required to certify him fully fit as he could be found pulling
the DG out of the hangar. After a DI, he commanded Paul S to 'hop in' and
whisked him off for a joyride to Tiverton in the by now, excellent looking
sky. James H (ENW), Pete St (230) and Simon M (SM) all set off on a task
to "somewhere in North Devon" (quote courtesy of James H).
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| Somewhere over North Devon (James) |
Trial lessons
were booked in throughout the day all being flown by Paul S.
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| Tim in the Junior (Henry) |
Flying slowed down after lunch as the instructor selection reduced to just
one, and the sky slowly started to look less and less attractive. Liam
took Tim for a fly to demonstrate how to stay aloft for more than 6
minutes. Phil M bravely tackled the remainder of the list ensuring
everyone flew. Congrats to Paul L who got his yellow card renewed, and
Josh F who would have gone solo had his mum been present. Where are they
when you really need them...
A fruitful days flying. - Tim P
