The day started with a stronger wind than expected so we pulled out a couple of 2-seaters but with nobody rushing to launch. James H was the first to give in and when he carried on vertically after coming off the wire there was a flurry of activity in the rigging area. His flight of just over an hour turned out to be the longest of the day but there were plenty of other soaring flights.
We discovered that the trailer Rod has been touring the around the country actually contains a glider which came out to play. It was good to see the Swales flying – and even better to fly it (thanks Rod, a new type for my log book).
JMX reappeared and the test flight proved it launches well (to 2,100′), climbs well, spins nicely and the controls oh so crisp.
Saturday 21 May
A cracking day but a number of those who headed off XC reported how difficult it was to make progress up-wind. A busy day with visitors from Wyvern (with 3 gliders) escaping from their closed airfield. Some good lift but big pockets of heavy sink to ensure some folks only getting short flights. 30 launches, 22 hours flown and 21 people flying. Highest reported climb was to 3,300 and Martin Hoskins managed a 2,000′ launch in a K13
15th May
Today I rigged…
managed 2 hours, some good climbs (3-4kt ave) to 3700ft QFE but everytime I pointed away from the airfield the next cloud was raining…
14th May
Should have rigged…