It was always going to be a slow start after another load of overnight rain, and it was a bit misty with our heads in the clouds at North Hill. The promise of some ground school in the morning from Pete Harmer brought some new members alongside the Thursday regulars.
Local airspace briefing from Pete Harmer (Mark Layton)
The initial briefing was on local airspace, and then as the Long Mynders arrived back in trailer convoy, Mike Sloggett took the opportunity to brief on ridge flying.
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| The Long Mynders before their trip back down the M5 (Mark Courtney) |
Following lunch with no improvement in sight, Paul Harman practised some general handling and moved on to thermalling techiques in the DSGC Simulator followed by a bit of ridge soaring in the Alps. - J&P
