Condor Racing
Today's task was a rerun of Day 5 EuroBattle 237 kms starting off in Slovenia and then crossing the mountains into Italy and Austria with a moderate southerly wind. Stewart had flown this in 1hr 16 back in February and was keen to explore the route of the winners' faster time.
Seven lined up for the airborne start at Bovec, Chris, David, John B and Jill set off on the advance party, with Stewart, John D and Mike following on.
Chris decided on a routing not quite as briefed, but it seemed to work ok to achieve the western point at Dobbiaco-Toblach,
The next leg was straightforward along the ridge to the east with the turnpoint in the sink behind the ridge. The final leg took some more thought, into wind and round and over ridges to approach the finish in the most efficient way. Chris was fastest at 171.5kph but followed not far behind by Jill, John B and David, with Stewart assisting John D and Mike - (who managed to find a scenic route). Great scenery, good task and a good chat keeping the grey cells working. - Come and join us. - J&P
