The weather forecast was rather pessimistic with strong gusty winds and thundery showers, but today was one of those days when the forecast was wrong, and those who who turned up were rewarded with some enjoyable flying.
The first flights saw launch heights of up to 1900ft with gentle descents until the bumpy circuit. After lunch it became soarable with good climbs to 3000ft in thermals, and the expected rain at 14:00 didn't materialise at North Hill although there were plenty of cunimbs in the vicinity.
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| Gliders carefully parked in case of squalls over lunch (Jill Harmer) |
It was good to see Liam Vile back flying like he'd never been away.
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| North Hill with showers in the distance (Mike Sloggett) |
Thanks to all for getting everyone in the air today. - 24 flights in total, longest flight was Mike Sloggett and Dave Perriam 45mins - J&P
