What we really lost
This will now be the 4th Easter course lost to the ATC and brings home to me just how much we really have lost.
The Easter course was a great 'kick start' to the busy part of the gliding operation and by bringing together so many of the staff for at least a complete week also provided a wonderful 'bonding' of the smooth running of the school.
The intense activity was excellent to 'bring on' junior staff and the bonus of getting up to 20 (depending on school size) A&B's off gave everyone a good dose of motivation.
The fact that this was done with a minimum of fuss and paperwork was a testament to the capability of those involved at all levels and of course was why it was a World Class system.
I still wonder at how all this happened without phones (landline and mobile) or e-mails; but work it did, and is a fantastic credit to the organisation at that time and those who were privileged to be part of it.