Eat, sleep, glide, repeat!!!
Same timings as every other day, with the first launch taken at 11:55am, the challenge, a 205km task - this time the first heading towards the west for 58km. Dan was the fourth glider to launch today, so we didn’t hold out much hope of Mr Impatient starting at the back!!!
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| Near the front of the grid today (Sally Hender) |
Although with the whole grid launched in 34 mins, he didn’t have too long to wait. However, the start was called for 12:39, and Dan crossed the start line at 12:49!!! He was in the pack on the first leg, turning with the leading gliders, although he’d started earlier than the more experienced pilots.
The second leg was downwind and he reached speeds of 112 knots with a big grin on his face. The last leg he flew with three of the very experienced competitors, and held his own to begin with, but with water in their wings, they beat him with much better penetration. Another great flight, with amazing thermals, going up to 5000ft!
(ed: Devalued task again as the leaders completed in less than 2 hours, but well done Dan with a provisional 17th place and a handicapped speed of 104kph - 24th overall.)
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| Pizza tonight (Sally Hender) |
Now just waiting for the pizza van to arrive! - Sally Hender
