A very positive view on the weather from Chris G at briefing (as ever) with suggestion that the Conwy Valley could give diamonds for those in need of a sparkle. The onsite contingent was now no longer just DSGC with escapee’s from a swamped out Mynd expedition and early arrivals for a G Dale course. A speed rig of DD3 got JB in a position to fly Nick Jones whilst I took firstly John Borland then Shaun Dayman in the DG505.
Looking down the Clywd Valley (John Pursey)
John (JB2) was able to experience a classic Denbigh tow straight to wave, and with the Southwesterly, the bar formed just up from the club. Wonderful lenticulars formed later on but to start the clouds were less coherent. Topping out around 12000ft to enable some local touring John came back a happy man to let Shaun have a go.
With John Borland (John Pursey)
The easy cloud markings had all but gone by then, but dropped in the right place the DG505 worked its way back up. Tours out to Conwy and the coast and views from 12000ft+ meant another happy customer.
With Shaun Dayman (John Pursey)
JB1 flew with Nick who took the Duo up to join the high altitude wanderers who included Pete Startup 230 and Wyn Davies W7. Of course they were off in midst of Snowdonia with I think Pete topping out at 15000ft. He hates wave flying, he says, but seems to force himself to do it well.
The Duo had a second mission with Alan Rappaport, again pushing through 10,000ft.
Chris Gill keeping an eye on the visitors (John Pursey)
A close encounter with Chris Gill produced some great snaps and video before the DG505 landed with Shaun doing a great job flying through the cobblestones in circuit.
Another fantastic day at Denbigh with fish and chips to celebrate! - John Pursey
