Saturday 3rd May - Our EuroFOX arrives at Milfield

After successful first flights on Friday, Robin brought our EuroFOX to its new home at Milfield. It was quickly surrounded by interested members, including many of our tug pilots who were keen to get in and see what the cockpit was like! 

Member inspection!

Apparently the number of dials, switches and cubbyholes were enough to satisfy most of our Tuggies! The rear view mirror was considered a neat touch too.

Lots of dials, switches and cubbyholes!!

First impressions were of outstanding build quality and attention to detail, a real credit to the builders. 

The EyroFOX requires at least 5 hours and 15 flights to complete the testing phase so various observers (aka ballast) joined Robin throughout the day whilst some of these flights were performed. The Chairman was particularly impressed with the downward visibility from the cockpit.

Our Chairman inspecting the site from the air.

Landing

First Solo

Congratulations to Nick Stone who went solo at the end of the day on Saturday. 

Nick being congratulated by instructor Graham Micheson 

Friday 2nd May

Whilst the hardy crew worked to get the Eurofox flying, back at the site, members enjoyed some good thermal flights. Barry Lytollis took this shot, looking towards Lindisfarne, showing some nice clouds.

The conditions were still looking good late in the afternoon when, on the return from Midlem, there were gliders still thermalling under a high cloudbase.

Lindisfarne from cloudbase