The CFI decided it'll be a waste of effort launching so he headed back to fix more teeth...silly man.
Other members wandered around looking doubtful...
The forecast had predicted something better than this...
And then the penny dropped....it's 12noon but because of daylight saving it was only 11am real time. Let's go have a cup of tea...DI the gliders and wait awhile.
Some blue skies appeared by 1pm, a few streets setup off the Kaimai's and excitement was restored.
I took SupaSid in the Duo for a few hours. Over the Kaimai's to find Karl in GXA pottering along the ridge (10 knots 250 degrees) and another mystery glider who we couldn't identify...it looked like a 18 meter Discus or Ventus.
Pictures below.
Part 115.
It seems our "Bald Man" member has gone full circle. 3 days ago he refused to believe Part 115 would ever be introduced, or we could continue to operate under the "radar" without attracting any attention. Apparently we'd never have to go to court if we made a mistake, and by some magic we could defend all the possible charges cos we'd be smarter than the cardigan wearers...Harry Potter comes to mind.
By yesterday he was suggesting the Club should register as a compliant Part 115 organisation. Quite the flip flop...John Key would be proud.
However he has offered to eat his hat twice should anyone lose a case under this new regulation...I look forward to this...
Sid in charge...climbing at 3 knots to get high enough to get home.
It's always a nervous few minutes crossing the Kaimai's...nowhere to land down there...
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