Traditionally the first day (days) on a gliding holiday are spent mostly drinking tea,chatting and eating.
Although a fair amount of this was done on our first morning it was clear that things were going to get better, and indeed they did!
On day one there were only a few of our expected contingent so we were able to give longer than normal check rides. The ridge was going well and there was a mixture of energy scattered across the area, the scenery was spectacular as usual with views well into Wales and down to Talgarth.
Although a fair amount of this was done on our first morning it was clear that things were going to get better, and indeed they did!
On day one there were only a few of our expected contingent so we were able to give longer than normal check rides. The ridge was going well and there was a mixture of energy scattered across the area, the scenery was spectacular as usual with views well into Wales and down to Talgarth.
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| Weather improved! (Mark Courtney) |
Paul Medlock got cleared by Simon Leeson and subsequently flew his DG, Gordon Bonny who is familiar with the Mynd enjoyed a long flight only coming down for a comfort break!
There were only a few Mynd members here today so we managed to blag a K13 and fly Ray Buzza, Mike Harris had a long flight with myself and subject to cable breaks is cleared to fly here.
There were only a few Mynd members here today so we managed to blag a K13 and fly Ray Buzza, Mike Harris had a long flight with myself and subject to cable breaks is cleared to fly here.
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| Shropshire cloudscape (Mark Courtney) |
Simon Leeson hangar flight resembled a jet ski, he had a spectacular arc of water either side of the skid as they hurtled towards the hanger. Flying had to stop as dinner was being served at 7:30.
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| Mynd sunset (Mark Courtney) |
Probably the best first day of any trip I can remember, with the boys in Scotland having similar fun it looks like this year our expeditions could reward us with some decent flying!
Never thought I would say this but I might not be sitting in the best coffee shop in Church Stretton so much this year ! - Mark Courtney
Never thought I would say this but I might not be sitting in the best coffee shop in Church Stretton so much this year ! - Mark Courtney
