Condor Racing
It was a North Coast cliff run for the Regular Sunday evening Condor racers with a long aerotow to practice, and a tricky thermal return to North Hill.
Stewart's briefing
103km - Minehead Harbour - Lighthouse Keepers Cottage - Bull Point Lighthouse and return.
Wind 010/14kts - moderate thermals, cloud base ~3500’.
Club class With PDA.
Aerotow towards start to 5800' QNH.
Start below 1200’ QNH
Finish above 1000’ QNH
An energetic run along the cliffs. All doable - but care is needed in sections, particularly on the return. If in doubt stay high..
The aerotow with take you North under the airway - to just North of the M5. From this point you have enough height to reach the ridge West of Minehead. Set an MC of 4.1 and follow it on the glide - go straight!
NB - the parts of the Cardiff CTA stepping down during the glide - first 4500' and 3000' over Minehead.
After we have finished the cliff run we can follow up with - Escapology II ..! Get back to North Hill. It can be done with a little care.
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| 103Kms Cliff run |
John Davis running from Minehead
Great fun for all, and some great speeds too, thanks to Stewart for setting the task.
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| Well done all |
Come and join us - Fly, Spectate in Condor or watch a live stream in Discord, or just listen to the banter - it's great fun, and the weather is superb. - J&P
