The forecast was just 'a nice day' - it was a cold bright north westerly, clouds started popping at 11:00 and the gliders started to soar at about 12:00. The word had got round to the 9 private owners who were leisurely rigging gliders before lunch.
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| The launch grid (first of the season) and the sky were something to relish. |
It turned out to be quite difficult to get away initially,with the usual wave influence, but cloudbase soon rose to over 5,500ft QNH enabling Mark L Cirrus 477 and Adrian DG100 HMS to achieve silver height.
Pete St Discus 230 took the prize for longest flight just short of 3 hours and Ron, ASW20 611, James ASW20 ENW, Adrian and Mark all flew for more than 2 hours, visiting various nearby turnpoints (don't forget to put them on the ladder)
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| ENW respendent in new colour scheme - (eat your heart out Uncle Mark) |
Ray D and Gordon B both converted to the Junior.
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| Ray converts to the Junior |
Whilst all this flying was going on Malcolm V was successfully completing his Bronze paper.
A great day was enjoyed by all, and long overdue for this spring. Thanks to everyone for making it such an enjoyable super Thursday.
