The alarm went off at 4.30 this morning at Mark C's request. The plan was to arrive in time to get a good days flying, as the forecast looked reasonable. After a Costa stop (obviously) and a breakfast stop at the 'posh' Gloucester services, we arrived around 10am.
The Midland Gliding Club members had begun to get the gliders out, but the weather was starting to look less certain. It wasn't long before we were staring out of the window at heavy snow. This continued for an hour, giving time for everyone to get signed in and settled. Some people also caught a talk on thermal centring by MGC instructor Mark.
Snow was followed by a series of showers. The DG505 was rigged in hope of some better weather. Copious cups of tea were downed prior to the weather perking up and flying commencing.
Paul K jumped in with Simon L first for a check flight, he experienced a "most savage lay-off" on the launch with the westerly crosswind. All of the 'new boys' had their site familiarisation flights with Mark C/Simon L - Gordon B, Ray B and Chris M. The wind slowly moved from South East to West and then back South before finally setting up straight on the ridge. Thermals were also available giving some extended flights. Unfortunately flying had to finish by 5pm for the MGC committee meeting, so the North Hill model flyers got out on the ridge for a couple of hours of fun with ex-member Luke R.
A good solid start to what looks like a 'changeable' week! - Tim P
The Midland Gliding Club members had begun to get the gliders out, but the weather was starting to look less certain. It wasn't long before we were staring out of the window at heavy snow. This continued for an hour, giving time for everyone to get signed in and settled. Some people also caught a talk on thermal centring by MGC instructor Mark.
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| Snowing at the Long Mynd in April (Simon L) |
Snow was followed by a series of showers. The DG505 was rigged in hope of some better weather. Copious cups of tea were downed prior to the weather perking up and flying commencing.
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| Chris and Mark for a site check (Simon L) |
A good solid start to what looks like a 'changeable' week! - Tim P
