For the cross-country pilots the forecast was not fantastically encouraging, but appeared to offer a reasonable chance at some cross-country flying before a front moved in from the North. A familiar field discussion came up with Salisbury out and return and several private gliders were duly launched, not all bound on such an adventurous task.
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| Preparing for a great day flying (Nick Jones) |
For those on task, all went well until just short of Yeovil when the thermals definitely weakened and thickening top cover was seen further East. With several low saves, those headed in that direction abandoned the task and headed south toward what appeared to be a sea breeze front.
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| Beer Head (Phil Morrison) |
This it turned out to be and a great romp home was had by those visiting it. Pete Startup, Phil Morrison and Simon Minson who was enjoying his first flight post lockdown. (Simon had recently had to stare enviously at some excellent skies whilst fitting some new instruments to his panel.)
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| Lyme Regis (Phil Morrison) |
The forecast front seemed to disappear as it approached North Hill and soaring conditions remained pretty good locally at least. Several other private owners including Gordon Hutchinson and Geoff Lawrence managed some local flights and are newbies on the BGA Ladder. - Phil Morrison
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| Condor Racing (Stewart Henshall) |
And in the evening the Condor racers who had't been flying today completed another task NH2 - TAU - CHA - NH2 with Stewart Henshall leading the way , Matt Howard 2nd, David Clements 3rd and Rob Hender 4th, John Davis had a few penalties but is also making good progress with his flying. - Well done to all - J&P
