The cloud eventually lifted allowing some flying to take place although the ridge wasn't working very well at all which was surprising given the wind strength and direction - possible wave interference?
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| At last a blue sky (John Street) |
As conditons slowly improved, CFI Martin was first to soar in his LS3-17 but the cloudbase remained stubbornly low.
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| Canopy reflections (Mark Layton) |
As the afternoon went on soaring improved and Pete Startup in 230 managed to find a chink in the overcast and climb in weak wave to 4,200' above site running a North South line between Culmstock and the quarry at Holcombe Rogus, SW of Wellington.
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| Looking South from Holcombe Rogus, North Hill at the far end. |
