Saturday 12th February

Starting with orographic cloud in the morning, the forecast promised a good day with a transient ridge following some rain overnight and a light south westerly wind. The flying list was long with 32 members flying today.
There were thermals mid-morning until around 1400 when high cover killed them. Just after lunch, some sort of convergence set up to the south of the field allowing runs from Exeter to Chard at 3000-4000 ft. (Satellite images show that it set up right along the south coast). This convergence brought a few showers in the area.

But it didn't last long as the street turned into a shower which washed out the sky for a while. By the time it got going again the sun had lost its heat with some thick cirrus coming in. Pete (230), Pete & Jill (OL) and Martin (KMV) all flew for over 2 hours. There was another good turnout from Exeter University GC.

The DG-505 trailer was left spotless after a cleaning session from James, Dave W and Wyn.