My Flying

I spent an hour this Saturday morning doing a little work on the club's Single Astir. As the plane was due for its next airworthiness inspection, it was decided, during the week, to spend a little time fixing some of the nasty scrape marks and small cracks on the belly of the plane ahead of the main (fixed) wheel.

While I was at the airfield I took the Motor Falke for a short spin. Unfortunately for me my time was very short and I didn't have time to explore the few very nice thermals that I found. Shortly after takeoff I found a thermal and was climbing at about 1.5 m/s with the engine on idle – oh well, there is always next time.

Due to some work commitments I won’t be at the airfield this Sunday, a bit sad as I haven't missed a Sunday in over a year. Cost of the flight, about 87.00ZAR for 18 minutes.