Steve polished off his CPC with a couple of cracking Asymmetric's making easy work of them and showing good control throughout then continued to pop in some fun tows to concentrate on spot landings.
Julian made great progress looking like he had really got it together and along with Pete they moved steadily through low level turns into higher ones before finishing off with their first high flights to the top of the tow so completing their EPC's tasks and starting the CPC ones, excellent :)
A ground handling session took up the latter morning when we were joined by Peter F with everyone improving nicely as the wind began to fill in as forecast.
Next we had a couple of hours break whilst we waited for the wind to sort itself out then it was off to Perranporth for some hill soaring. Our timing was spot on and within 30 minutes of arriving it was looking good for the guys .
Bev gets things moving
With ex student Bev P (N. Devon) showing the way and that conditions were good Steve got himself ready for his 3 rd soaring flight. It did not take long and he was up there looking smooth and co ordinated and showing just how well the school Elements go up!
Steve L (top left) shows what an Element can do!
Top landing to complete his hill conversion
A nice top landing and it was Pete F's turn, same plan and same result Pete did a super flight in the increasingly busy sky, still in fairness the more experienced pilots did give them plenty of space. Both Steve and Pete popped in another flight each to complete their hill soaring conversions and it was congratulations all round.
time to chat with Pete (top left) smiling after finishing his hill conversion and ex student Colin gets set to go
Carl R (South Devon) who had recently completed his Tow course had been introduced to his new Ozone Buzz Z4 and under Kaz's watchful eye done plenty of ground handling to get used to it, and he liked it. With conditions still improving we got him briefed up for his first hill soaring flight.
Carl off on his first hill flight
and looking like he is enjoying it
A great take off was followed by a fantastic first hill flight as he climbed to the top of the stack and cruised the ridge making it look all to easy! 15 minutes later we coaxed him into land and with so much height he did a great job and patiently "s"ing off the height before performing a first class landing. Big smile then it was off again and pretty much the same story again, can't complain at that.
Carl's second flight , lovely
So with 2 EPC tows , 1 CPC tow and CPC hill conversions completed along with half a one it was a top day. Well done to all and nice to see Bev and Colin (recent CPC's) both out building experience and learning as they go along.
Weather looks good for the next few days or so. Will try and find some piccies from somewhere so if you have any please send me some Steve W ?
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