It was looking to be great on the forecast.\u00a0 Instead it turned out to be too unstable and very overdeveloped.\u00a0 Any gap that did appear to let some sunshine in was almost instantly plugged by a Cu formed by the thermal from the sun on the ground. Despite this soaring happened \u2013 notably James Dutschke in KRO who achieved flight of the day. Allan, Igor, Anne and Mark flew MI with extended circuits in the weak lift.\u00a0 James Francis of Kadina dropped in with a Jabiru from Gawler to say g\u2019day \u2013 he is going to uni next year and is looking for a club to fly with.\u00a0 The afternoon saw Tefo (also known as Stanley) start training.\u00a0 Mean while Anthony Smith spliced up two new ropes for the winch traces using the new high strength polypropylene rope.\u00a0 We will see if that lasts any longer than the nylon.\u00a0 Anne tested out both ropes on Saturday and they appeared to work just fine.<\/p>\n
Whilst collecting the Club Libelle from it\u2019s hangar run, Allan managed to puncture both his front and rear left tyre. \u00a0Not sure how that happened, but it must of meant a long and slow trip home.\u00a0 Those who stayed overnight enjoyed a very nice fire.<\/p>\n
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