Weekend Report: Kelvin is hot to trot
Saturday the 20th dawned wet and blustery with no hope of anyone being interested in coming out to Worcester to fly - but then you never can tell!
The duty pilot, Ruben Rens , and his team turned up early with the
exception of Nina who was rained in at FASH with MIV. But then there
was no rush and she managed to get in at FAWC at about lunchtime when we had a huge blue hole over the airfield for about 30 minutes! Well done Nina.
Then the surprise of the day was Johan Gericke who first flew GUC and
then converted very ably onto GIG. Congratulations Johan and very well
done. Most of his flying seemed to be done dodging the raindrops but
10 out of 10 for getting airborne. Boet Coetzee briefly got airborne
in GZF.
Sunday held no more promise than Saturday but the NW did not pick up
speed and Michael Allen, the duty pilot was there bright and early.
Peter Clemmence, the instructor for the day , was assisted by Ian
Forbes. With a huge turn of events, we ended up with 5 students and we
even had to get the Ka7 out to assist with the demand!! Incredible how these things happen – one can never tell!
I know that the Cherry on the Top was when KELVIN HOLMWOOD WENT SOLO!!!! Congratulations Kelvin and well done!
Our newest member, Craig Hopkins had quite a few flights as did Brain
Dean. Helmut flew solo and we even got our duty pilot airborne in GHB
as well as a fantastic flight with Rico in GWU. Rico also treated
Ruben Rens to a flight in his DG500. Rudi stayed on the peak for over
an hour in his Astir.
Adriaan flew all the way from Brits in the most difficult conditions. I am sure he will tell us the stories of what he experienced on the way
back. He landed also just before sunset when the last of our gliders
were landing.
Thanks to Paul Troskie for tugging - it was a long and very cold day! Also thanks to Ed who stood in for Michael Allen when he was airborne.
Bruce Clemmence and Peter Clemmence flew Bruce’s new Sabre with Wynand! I wish you lots of happiness with your new plane.
A great fun day was had by all with a fantastic atmosphere prevailing – thanks to all!!
Alison
The duty pilot, Ruben Rens , and his team turned up early with the
exception of Nina who was rained in at FASH with MIV. But then there
was no rush and she managed to get in at FAWC at about lunchtime when we had a huge blue hole over the airfield for about 30 minutes! Well done Nina.
Then the surprise of the day was Johan Gericke who first flew GUC and
then converted very ably onto GIG. Congratulations Johan and very well
done. Most of his flying seemed to be done dodging the raindrops but
10 out of 10 for getting airborne. Boet Coetzee briefly got airborne
in GZF.
Sunday held no more promise than Saturday but the NW did not pick up
speed and Michael Allen, the duty pilot was there bright and early.
Peter Clemmence, the instructor for the day , was assisted by Ian
Forbes. With a huge turn of events, we ended up with 5 students and we
even had to get the Ka7 out to assist with the demand!! Incredible how these things happen – one can never tell!
I know that the Cherry on the Top was when KELVIN HOLMWOOD WENT SOLO!!!! Congratulations Kelvin and well done!
Our newest member, Craig Hopkins had quite a few flights as did Brain
Dean. Helmut flew solo and we even got our duty pilot airborne in GHB
as well as a fantastic flight with Rico in GWU. Rico also treated
Ruben Rens to a flight in his DG500. Rudi stayed on the peak for over
an hour in his Astir.
Adriaan flew all the way from Brits in the most difficult conditions. I am sure he will tell us the stories of what he experienced on the way
back. He landed also just before sunset when the last of our gliders
were landing.
Thanks to Paul Troskie for tugging - it was a long and very cold day! Also thanks to Ed who stood in for Michael Allen when he was airborne.
Bruce Clemmence and Peter Clemmence flew Bruce’s new Sabre with Wynand! I wish you lots of happiness with your new plane.
A great fun day was had by all with a fantastic atmosphere prevailing – thanks to all!!
Alison
posted by CGC Reporter at 22.5.06
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