After 30mm of rain on Wednesday, the field and the new grass areas had drained remarkably well, but the moisture and orographic cloud lingered all morning. The gliders were lined up ready after lunch with signs of the clearance appearing.
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| All lined up ready to go (Mike Sloggett) |
With 3 two-seaters and 2 Juniors available, George Sanderson organised the flying list efficiently, first up was Ashley Thomas for a check flight and solo at just after 14:30.
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| Moody sky (Mark Layton) |
The very low cloud disappeared and another cloud sheet was above launch height, with cycling of bright sunshine almost every half hour. The light wind was straight down the field, but the ridge was only sort of working, three flights shared the prize for longest - 12mins.
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| Last flight (Mike Sloggett) |
Late afternoon the cloud sheet thickened threatening drizzle, but last flight was completed at 17:00 with everyone flown. A very pleasant afternoon 19 flights in total - Thanks everyone - J&P
