It was a bright morning, with a long flying list (16 for the two-seaters), but there were plenty of instructors and gliders available.
K21 with Glyn Bellerby back at North Hill after 6 years (Daveid Clements)
The launch point was set up at the east end for a forecast west-southwest wind. The surface wind was very light but the first launches showed a significant wind gradient achieving 1600-1700ft launches.
Nice looking sky (David Clements)
The sky looked good for an autumn day but the streets were a little bit out of reach initially from the winch launch, and it was lunchtime before the soaring started (although not everyone was lucky). Aston Key was the first one to get away in the Junior, followed by Mark Layton in Cirrus who had the longest flight of 90mins.
JZK waiting to launch (Mark Layton)
The sun started getting a bit low for the approach by 16:30, but fortunately the clouds helped with a bit of shade, and everyone flew. A busy day with 38 winch launches and 8 aerotows, but a really pleasant day - thanks to everyone for mucking in. - J&P
