A different day with the wall to wall blue skies all gone, and pre-frontal cloud approaching, but could we get some flying in before the forecast rain?
The wind was lighter and the cloud was higher than forecast (but for how long??).
After some more debate on whether James Smart's silver distance flight on Monday could be submitted to BGA, the kit was readied and two K21s were walked up the field. Pete Harmer made a start on the flying list, James greeted the Trial lesson visitor Tony Arman on a surprise birthday treat, and thanks to Simon Jordy for tugging.
With a brisk south easterly, winch launches were high and immediately showed an inkling of some wavy rising air giving slightly extended circuits.
Wave bars appearing from the south coast (Jill Harmer)
Towards lunchtime, the wind went further round on to the south ridge, but unfortunately this was the pre-cursor to the onset of some very drizzly rain arriving.
Thanks to all for walking the gliders back in the rain, and especially to those who didn't fly. Just 7 flights in all. Tony enjoyed some extra time in the simulator and we look forward to seeing him again during his temporary membership for a new found sport. - J&P
