Sunday was a productive day in many respects.  

 

With reasonable and sustained conditions on hand, we followed our powered brethren to Runway 12.   

 

AAFC student Jason Humrich continued his training with three flights in the Blanik under Steve Bowtell's guidance.  Chris Weir took Angelika Burroughs, the first of our two AEFs, on a 46 minute flight in the Twin Astir, after which Karl Bodi introduced Damian Henley to gliding with a 24 minute soaring experience in IKW.  A problem with the tail wheel of the Blanik was resolved with a team effort led by Steve to remove and replace the tyre, and GYK was quickly back in service.  It was then time for Friend's Flights with Rod Wilson taking Genevieve Faber and Chris Weir piloting Eric Rye on flights of 29 and 51 minutes respectively.  Neil Muspratt then completed his annual check flight under Tony Sorenson's watchful eye.  In the meantime, noticing that IKW was sitting idle, Steve made a phone call to wife Charmaine, and she was treated to a 25 minute hangar flight in the Twin.  

 

However the key news for the day was in the Tuggie Department.  

 

Firstly, thanks to Mike Grady for his usual quietly efficient performance of tuggie (and other miscellaneous) duties.  

 

But secondly, after successfully completing a couple of circuits in SPA, Dan Kershaw received the Bowtell Seal of Approval and now joins the tuggie ranks.  Dan consolidated this appointment by performing the last three tows of the day.  Top effort!

 

file photo - Dan Kershaw

 

Stats for the day:  5 flights in GYK for a total of 1hr 44mins;  4 in IKW for 2hrs 04mins. 

 

Just for the information of the Friday Crew, fuel in the Falcon and the Barina was running low, and as the Jerry cans were empty,  Mike and I made a quick trip to Caltex.  We've put 20 litres in the Falcon and 10 in the Barina, so there is about 10 litres left in the container.

 

Safe Flying