With only a few people around first thing the flying list was very small. Two K21's and a Junior were taken on yet another long walk to the west end and after the first boisterous launch, approach and landing it was obvious the Junior was not going to get much use today.
Wave bars (Mark Layton)
Despite a big wave bar sitting over Hembury Hill it was just out of reach in the strong southerly crosswind especially as the gliders were being launched straight into the rotor. The areas of smooth 'upness' were there but it was difficult to make much use of it. Ron Johns with Mark Layton as ballast in KEK managed to climb a few hundred feet and with James Flory and Emma in HCX also trying their best - but the elusive wave continued to be just too far away.
Ron and Mark on approach (Mark Layton)
After a series of exciting, challenging or character building (depending on your point of view) flights it was deemed that the conditions were becoming too much so the decision was made to walk the gliders back and put them in the hangar over lunch and reassess. The rain then arrived which then made the decision easy.
Unfortunately only two on the list flew and the trial flights had to be cancelled. Thanks to all those that helped the lucky ones get it the air. - Mark Layton
