Not what you would call a great soaring day but certainly flyable and
very well attended. I know I make a lot of noise about the lack of
enthusiasm some times but on Sunday there couldn't easily have had more
enthusiasm from more members. The parking area on the field looked like
the M25 on a bad day and the flying list was as long as I have seen it
for a long time. There were several pre-booked TLs and more turned up on
spec. No one left without a flight, Nigel did a sterling job and I
managed to fit in one extra for someone who was getting ready to leave
due to a longish wait. Stephen O helped with the flying list and check
flights and everyone flew although there wasn't much soaring (unless you
count Colin in the LS3 at 3 hours plus). Final tally was 50 launches
and the Plough was well and truly open by the time we had packed up.
Stephen had a little look at the stats and apparently we manage 50+
launches on one day each year, however, if this level of enthusiasm can
be maintained we could manage it again this year. Thanks to all who
stayed and worked so hard to keep the field running smoothly and well
done Selvam for getting cleared for solo winching.
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