With a call to action on Sunday by Pete B - (keen to spot a good day now he has finished his exams), a small group assembled at North Hill this morning.
First launch was just gone 11:00 as the very early cumulus clouds became within reach with Pete B in the K6 HEB leading the way. There were some discussions as to whether Silver distance to the Park or Club 100km would be best but Pete settled for the Park out and return - and he nearly made it back landing just short near Honiton. Well done Pete on your Silver distance, longest flight so far of 150kms, second field landing and just a pity that he couldn't squeeze another 12 minutes to get the 5 hours as well!
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| Pete's field near the mast (Pete) |
The task was set as Club 200kms NHL - Cullompton, The Park, Blandford - NHL. Tom in DG1 changed his mind at Merryfield and ran for home. Adrian in FDX got to the Henstridge area, but then turned back. Liam picked up the sea breeze convergence and turned Blandford but got stuck on the wrong side as the convergence moved inland and landed near Chard.
Pete St 230 completed the task in 2 hours 47, and Pete & Jill in OL (last to launch) decided to go to Cullompton on the way back, completing in 2 hours 44.
Jeff T in 380 didn't fancy the task but flew up to the foothills of Exmoor.
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| Pete and Liam back from their retrieves (Jill) |
It was an interesting day with high cloudbases , low cloudbases, spreadout, convergences.......
and in places some very good thermals. Thanks to our Tuggie for making it happen. - J&P
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| Start of the sea breeze run home, South of Blandford (Jill) |
and in places some very good thermals. Thanks to our Tuggie for making it happen. - J&P
