Flying Report Sun 29 Mar 26. “Blessed Are The Cakemakers”
A day of two halves. In the first half we went flying. At half time it started to rain. In the second half we ate cake – and there was a lot of it.
First Half – The Flying Bit
“High winds and rain at half time” came the cry, “Let’s start early”. I mean it is a bonza idea but doesn’t take into account that the old lads are still on analogue time and their clocks had not gone forward! And then there was a further delay with the “Open the Hangar Doors” challenge. Minds considerably greater than those of your correspondent formed a committee and formulated some procedures to get them to venture apart!
With just the two-seaters being taken to the launch point, setting off one couldn’t but help notice the odd hawk loitering with intent. It was all too much for the Myndies to ignore as their old bus is about the same age.
Eventually we went flying and all those who wanted got a trip or two in testing conditions. Launching off r’way 22 into overcast conditions and a strong SW wind……
Upper wind speed!
……strong enough that a wave bar had set up over to the West side of Shrewsbury although it proved elusive to find. Consequently there was rotor over the airfield, and lots of it. It all placed emphasis on Eventualities, careful circuit planning given that there is a downwind/diagonal leg “avoid” site and not going too far back for finals.
Our junior members were early to get away with Billy, Ben and new member Bridget all getting a couple of flights.
James was our only MEF gliding bursary student today and he enjoyed a trip with Laura
Family Adlard brought JMJ out to the launch point and they were joined by Myndy Tim, an orthopaedic Cutter with the 4078th Birmingham MASH, for some spinning practice. Welcome Tim, hope you enjoyed you day and thanks for your help on the airfield.
Elsewhere, on the west side of the airfield there was a lot of noise coming from the motor sport jockeys.
Second Half – Find The Cake
Then came the rain and we all repaired to Hangar 4 at 12;30 for a game of Find the Cake. “Blessed are the Cakemakers!”, was the infamous line in “Life of Brian” and there was plenty of cake. Laura supplied very tasty biscuits, Mrs #vulcanbomber a rather nice choccy cake and Ben’s Mum some Flying Cup Cakes.
The winner gets a free Sunday afternoon service listening to The Vicar Droning on!
Given the conditions we did well to achieve 13 launches before rain stopped play. Thanks to all for your efforts today in the far from ideal and cold weather .
Club News.
Diary Date. Our Women in Gliding Day (WinG) will be held on the afternoon of Sun 31 May. Organised by Laura, she will need instructors and ground support staff so please let us know your attendance in the normal way