Sunday 19th July

The pessimistic weather forecast for the day meant that the flying list was very short.

Whilst the launch point was set up in the North East of the field daily inspections were completed on the K21s which were then soon being walked across and flying was under way for the day well before 10:00am.

The morning saw mainly extended circuits with a lack of any real lift, apart from odd pockets on the West ridge, so the opportunity was taken to practice some launch failures until lunchtime.

With few members available to keep the flying going throughout the lunchtime period  and with an uninspiring sky the decision was made to stop for lunch.

Uninspiring sky

During which time the sky started to look more and more interesting and by the time flying started after lunch it was clear that the members present could look forward to a much better afternoon thermals wise.

Sun on the ground

With cloudbase steadily increasing and lots of potential clouds under which to search for lift it was then an afternoon of continuing soaring flights albeit that as ever the first climb off the winch launch was key - as the afternoon progressed the thermals had become good enough that the gliders had to be 'encouraged' to come down by either use of air brakes or flying through the strong sink - also evident.

A good afternoon worth waiting for. - Mike Sl