Sunday 7th to Tuesday 9th February
Sunday. The light to moderate wind had gone into the ENE overnight but the airstream had retained its moisture so that the site continued to be enveloped in cloud with no flying possible. The simulator was however put to good use.
Monday. A fall in temperature to just above zero and a light wind from the E brought in some light snow showers throughout the day that recovered the site in thin layer of snow. The snow coupled with a low cloud base kept the gliders in the hangars.
Tuesday. A day of sunny intervals and snow showers brought in on a light to moderate N’ly wind, had the members who were present waiting for a sufficiently long clearance to allow flying to take place. However, after a few false dawns it was decided that the frequency of the showers, coupled with their low cloud base, meant that flying was not possible. However, Andy Parish/Nick managed to sneak in a flight in the Rotax Falke between showers, reporting a sporty take off on runway 02, with washing of the aircraft post flight taking place in the hangar as another snow shower threatened. A visit to the hangar revealed the absence of the Astir which has gone off site for its annual inspection, while George Rowden/David Watsham changed the hoarding on the advertising trailer.