Weekend Report
Saturday
Two lucky students - Gareth Floweday and Louis Jordaan, had amazing long flights on Victoria Peak and into the wave. Randy Cullen did a total of six hours of instruction and Paul Troskie took up a visitor up in GOK. Sven Olivier, John Spargo and Rudi Schurkes also flew, and Adriaan Hepburn took his Lambada as far as Shelley Point. This was a great birthday present for Adri who was with him (well, she probably did the flying anyway!) Trevor Johnson continued with servicing the winch ahead of the maintenance day. Rudi's motor glider, "Broom-broom" has been repaired and he test flew it on Saturday.
Sunday
When Sunday dawned I thought that is was going to be blown out. Rain threatened all day and eventually began at 16h00. Prior to that, William Whittaker and Garth Milne in the two Cirrus gliders launched, both enjoying good flights in wave. Some good winching was done with Peter Clemence and Andre Leeb du Toit at the helm. Peter's brother - Bruce Clemence - paid us a visit. As some of you may know - Bruce is an expert on autotow which he does at Hanover.
It really is a pity that more students did not avail themselves of the good conditions this weekend. Remember that if it raining in Cape Town it does not mean that the same conditions prevail on the Worcester side of the mountains. Any member is welcome to telephone me at any time to find out what is happening at Worcester before driving out.
Alison
Two lucky students - Gareth Floweday and Louis Jordaan, had amazing long flights on Victoria Peak and into the wave. Randy Cullen did a total of six hours of instruction and Paul Troskie took up a visitor up in GOK. Sven Olivier, John Spargo and Rudi Schurkes also flew, and Adriaan Hepburn took his Lambada as far as Shelley Point. This was a great birthday present for Adri who was with him (well, she probably did the flying anyway!) Trevor Johnson continued with servicing the winch ahead of the maintenance day. Rudi's motor glider, "Broom-broom" has been repaired and he test flew it on Saturday.
Sunday
When Sunday dawned I thought that is was going to be blown out. Rain threatened all day and eventually began at 16h00. Prior to that, William Whittaker and Garth Milne in the two Cirrus gliders launched, both enjoying good flights in wave. Some good winching was done with Peter Clemence and Andre Leeb du Toit at the helm. Peter's brother - Bruce Clemence - paid us a visit. As some of you may know - Bruce is an expert on autotow which he does at Hanover.
It really is a pity that more students did not avail themselves of the good conditions this weekend. Remember that if it raining in Cape Town it does not mean that the same conditions prevail on the Worcester side of the mountains. Any member is welcome to telephone me at any time to find out what is happening at Worcester before driving out.
Alison
posted by CGC Reporter at 15.8.05
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