The Met briefing was fairly optimistic despite some contra indicators and so the tasking had a max task of 250km. With the TSC use of multiple TPs and declaration on route it does allow the slower gliders a chance to judge just how far they can push it.
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| Looking down the Humber (John Pursey) |
Stirling teamed up with Mike Armstrong in the Blue Eagle with Alan in BBB as my radio operator. As usual the conditions over the Wolds got going quickly and the Eagles were off with yet another master class from Mike on cloud and energy line selection. BBB slipped behind and after crossing the Humber AXJ was getting hard to spot. Conditions down the Trent Valley were fairly good, 5000ft bases though widely spaced. Wide enough for an Eagle to need each cloud to work…
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| High bases but widely spaced (John Pursey) |
I saw DD3 with Phil and Gill Morrison go racing by the mouth of the Trent then they were gone. The hot ships turned Belvoir and back for the full task but upon spying Blue Eagle heading back from Newark (the TP before Belvoir) I realised both the size of his lead and the wisdom of not going the extra distance with the day wearing on! Both Eagles got back, this the second time in a week I have managed to return Alan to base - almost becoming the norm!
Another day win for Blue Eagle AXJ.
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| For older DSGC members a familiar face at the front - “Jono” Smith a club stalwart in the 80s |
A very pleasant group gathering in Pocklington’s Italian restaurant rounded off a lovely day. - John Pursey
