Wally has a Rainwave

On Saturday we had our now regular front passing. The next front is due coming Wednesday so it looks now that coming weekend will be clear of nasty weather. This front was also less intense than the previous so maybe things are getting better.

The duty pilots Andre Stander and Dietmar Wientzke as well as the instructors: Wally and Paul Baily all turned up to do their duty.

Jerry had a flip in the Rotax Falke with Wally but had to hurry back to the field after being chased by rain, and later an eventful ride with Rico in his DG500. They flew in wave between Slanghoek and Waaihoek and even ridge soared on the clouds there. Rico commented that this was the most exhilarating soaring he had done for a long time. It shoes the variety in soaring we have here at FAWC.

Kevin was observed going up in his DG 400 at an angle of sixty degrees thanks to a nice headwind of 30 kph and a strong engine. In the german language this is called a ‘Senkrechtstarter’.

Sunday was cold and windy and although the entire team, including Nina (tuggy) and Boet (to instruct) were there, nobody flew.

Gareth could not fly GUC since its Authority to Fly had expired. The principal in charge had forgotten about its yearly inspection date…

Ah, well, next weekend will be better I bet.