A murky start saw limited numbers turn up for the day. The airfield was set up with the LPV at the west end with Mike Sloggett taking the instructors duty.
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| Murky start (Mike Sloggett) |
Most flights were circuits of 9 mins and less, with the challenge on between the FZF pilots competing for the longest flight (unsuccessfully)!
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| Not much sun around (Mike Sloggett) |
We all stopped for lunch due to the limited numbers, but resumed promptly in the afternoon with Ian Mitchell taking over as duty instructor, circuits remained the norm for the rest of the day, and all was packed away by 5pm. - Sally Hender
Condor Racing
The evening task devised by Stewart Henshall of 106Kms was Hembury Hill - Bovey Tracey - Buckfastleigh - Plymouth East - Ivybridge - landing at Halwell. The preparation and homework was completed with a thorough briefing. With no PDAs allowed and all the airspace in penalty zones and high cloudbases, it was a good navigation exercise including radio calls to "Exeter radar". Chris Warnes was asked to lead off, and Dan Hender and Matt Howard had delayed starts, whilst Geoff Lawrence, John Davis, Rob Rand were shepherded by Stewart.
Great views over Dartmoor (Condor)
Dan benefited from the thermals being marked ahead and won the task at 106kph. Matt got the prize for the best radio calls. Great fun - come and join in, to fly, listen to the banter or watch the live stream - J&P
