Girls on a mission at Exeter Flying Club

Students, pilots, instructors and guests at Exeter Flying Club really got into the spirit of things on 14 May for the club's Ladies' Day. The event, which involved a treasure hunt by car to a mystery airfield, followed by a return flight, proved a complete success.

The treasure hunters had to use a series of clues to navigate their way from the club house, collecting items along the way. An airborne activity then ensued, with a navigation exercise from Dunkeswell and Exeter to test pilots' skills.

Five teams took part, with CPL Rachel Wharton's team of Jo Tibbott and Sue Rough arriving in the shortest time and with the most correct answers.

Club owner Paul Little's clues were full of cryptic twists and turns which proved too much for two teams who missed a turn onto the M5 and headed in the wrong direction. As Paul told LOOP, "Maybe a DI on the dash would've helped!"

Fortunately, all teams did eventually make it back to Exeter to swap stories, soak up the sunshine and enjoy a barbecue courtesy of club chairman Bob Stuart.
This event is only one of many planned for the club this year. There are plans afoot for both local and continental fly-outs and social events including barbecues and open days.
W: www.flying-club.com

Words: Kirsten Corrigan