Condor Racing
The task was Barnworthy!
166km NH2-BPL(Barnstaple)-HOL(Holsworthy)-HHL, standard class gliders - water ballasting allowed. 307/11 kts, strong thermals, base ~5500ft QNH. Dunkeswell and Exeter ATZ active, and parachuting at Dunkeswell.
It’s a good day but there’s quite a fresh WNW blowing - It’s going to be a good battle upwind on the first leg. Luckily there are some good thermals and a fairly high base, some cloud streets.
The sun was shining, and seven Discus2a lined up on the grid at North Hill for a 2000ft aerotow, Dan (as ever) was quick off the mark to get downtrack, with some giving chase, and others flying at their own pace. It was a long into-wind leg with thermals streeting at times. Fortunately the sea air hadn't got into the Taw Estuary, but bases were a little bit lower near the coast.
The crosswind leg to Holsworthy was easier as everyone managed to get quite high and the run home was a breeze (except for Dan) who tried to push it a little too fast and had to slow up to cross the finish line at the minimum height, and was pipped at the post by Stewart at 125kph. (Note to self - don't push the MacCready too early).
Good performances from Geoff and Oscar who are both now flying in VR. Hopefully the spectators will be able to join in soon. - J&P
