There was a young lad from Devon’s
Who wanted to fly in the heavens
He flew Gransden Lodge
Other gliders he dodged
And yesterday he came eleventh!
I think I’ll give up there! I definitely can’t compete with John Pursey when waxing lyrical!
We had a little bit of a lie in this morning, after a karaoke evening last night! Needless to say Britain’s (Gliding) doesn’t have Talent! So a later grid, 8:30, and briefing at 11:15.
Keeping cool, changing the task (Sally Hender)
First launch was announced for 13:10 with the grid all in the air by 13:46, the start line opened at 14:06 and for a change Dan let quite a few of the other competitors go before he started at 14:12, most of the pilots deciding to go fairly quickly this afternoon. The first leg looked very busy, with so many leaving at a similar time, but true to form Dan edged towards the front of the pack, taking the first turnpoint Manton (MAN) in amongst the leaders. The second leg looked to be more of a challenge, with a few lower points for him along the way.
Leaving a footprint (Sally Hender)
However, he was second to the next turnpoint, Hb Control Point East (HB5) following the leader Henry Inigo-Jones (95). The third leg looked even harder, scratching away in the first half, and managing to climb away from 600ft!!! We thought we were retrieving at that point.
Ready to launch (Sally Hender)
Dan screamed back reaching 120knots over the finish line! Another enjoyable flight ending up 12th at time of writing, 21st overall. - Sally Hender
