Saturday 23rd June

Took a taxi back to the airfield at 9.30. After a coffee and much packing and preparation I found that my exhaust had developed a crack. Made it safe and with permission to start, taxi, etc we had lift off at noon. Arrived At Bodmin 1.30 for a coffee and cake. At 3pm Michael at Bodmin took my exhaust for repair, bringing it back about 30 mins later all repaired. By the Capt Cogger had stripped his starter motor and washed the accumulated oil out of it, but it still would not run. Finally increased Spring pressure by inserting an offcuts of tie wrap behind the brushes. Take off for Sandown at 5.30. Here we come!