Another blue sky winters day and this time for the Thursday regulars. There was a slight delay while the air warmed up after the overnight frost, but with light and variable winds forecast, the hangar was emptied and first launch was just after 10:30am.
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| Launch point lineup (Mike Sloggett) |
Launches were high with 1600 - 1700ft being reported, and the very still air gave some good flight times for circuits. There was a strong inversion with visibility hazy in the lower levels.
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| Sparkling inversion over Devon (Mike Horwood) |
Andy Williams started some IFP / BI training with Chris Wool, and many took advantage of the clear skies to take high aerotows. Thanks to Tuggies Mark Courtney, James Flory and Robert Lee. Everyone enjoyed the warm sunshine after the recent run of grey days (especially on Thursdays).
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| Queuing for a wash and brush up (Mike Horwood) |
As the sun started dropping, the canopies misted and brought an abrupt end to proceedings, but everyone had flown. Thanks all - a lovely winter's day flying - 20 winch launches and 10 aerotows. - J&P
