The Saturday Academy is officially happening. This morning, myself, Ori, Isabel, Banyan, Jacob, and Brian met at the clubhouse bright and early. We had a great time discussing lift, pre-solo tests, and just flying in general while eating breakfast/brunch. We headed to the airport at about 12 o’clock and began preflighting the gliders. Every airworthy HRS glider flew today! Brian and Jacob flew the 2-32, Isabel flew the 1-26, Banyan flew the 2-33, Ori flew the L-33, and I ran ground crew and took pictures.
Cory towed today (thanks for coming out on short notice Cory) and took the gliders up towards the low cloud base which lowered as the day went on. These clouds also brought some rain at the end of the day which ended operations. After putting away the gliders, we ended up all huddled under the map by the picnic table staying out of the rain. After a short wait, Jonathan picked us up and we headed back to the clubhouse crammed in the truck. Overall it was a super fun day to be at the airport and I learned a lot. Fall glider ops, while rather cold, are really fun.
