Camphill Vintage Rally may have fallen victim to Boris, but Team Eagle headed north anyway for some socially-distanced, ad-hoc flying at what is one of the oldest clubs in the country. One of the Eagles may have been swapped for a Duo Discus but the vintage theme was kept with the inclusion of K6 DRE. Young Dan has been entrusted to the Team to be tutored on the ways of Team Eagle expeditions and hopefully should return a few pounds heavier…
The grid at Camphill (Ben Watkins)
After check flights on Monday, Dan had several good soaring flights yesterday but has been struggling to get comfy in the cockpit.- foam at the ready for today.
Tuesday’s weather was excellent for a North Easterly, the Duo with Phil and Nick did a 300k task to The Long Mynd and back via Barnsley. Grumbles from Phil about spreadout near the Mynd but a good run back.
The Blue Eagle made the trip (John Pursey)
I took Ben in the Eagle and tested his physical pain threshold as his legs went to sleep in the back. After dropping him off for a leg stretch, I then flew with a succession of locals looking for that vintage experience with a soaring day that went on well into the evening. Well-deserved beer followed in the fully stocked bar and Dan’s continued tutoring in ways of Phil’s story telling…
Soaring into the evening (John Pursey)
Wednesday is starting sunny and an almost on-the-ridge wind holds some promise.. John Pursey
