Month: July 2017
Turweston, Northants
Turweston Airfield Ian took the outbound leg into a substantial headwind. The circuit was busy on arrival, which resulted in a go-around after following a slow aircraft in. Outbound flight log G-LTFB on the apron LAA Headquarters View from the tower Return flight log Kev took the return with a very helpful tailwind.
Local tour
South Lincs It’s been a while since I had a chance to go flying, so with today being such a nice day, it couldn’t be missed! Meow joined me for a quick trip down the Lincolnshire coast to Gibraltar point and back.
Leicester lunch
Lunch in Kibworth Ian flew solo to Leicester Airport to meet his Mum and sister for lunch at Boboli Italian restaurant in Kibworth. Delayed a little on arrival with students in the circuit, necessitating an orbit on the deadside before landing. Boboli Restaurant The return was uneventful other than Waddington requiring MATZ transit at 3,000…
Northampton Sywell
Sywell Aerodrome Ian and Kev took a trip down to Sywell to get familiar with the airfield prior to visiting in September for the fly-in, when it will be extremely busy. Ian took the outbound leg and Kev the return in deteriorating conditions.
Wickenby visit
Mark’s first flight Prepping G-LTFB outside hangar 3 at Strubby Airfield Ian took Mark for a trip down the coast to Skegness before heading northwest to land at Wickenby. The return took in Market Rasen racecourse, Louth and Covenham Reservoir.
Test flight
New alternator fitted After ground running for several minutes to check the charge level with various electrical items on and off, I took a quick flight south down the coast to make sure everything was working correctly.