Yet another long trudge to the far west end of the field awaited us in the same old bright blue sky. Good for most folk but not ideal for the gliding fraternity. On the plus side we must of racked up the 'steps' over the last few weeks.
Junior waiting for aerotow to the wave? (Mark Layton)
Mike Sloggett and Chris Wool worked their way through the two-seater list made longer by the yellow, then blue card conditions as the wind increased during the day making the approaches 'interesting'! Most flights from the first launch were relatively short as there were no signs of lift from the winch launches in the NE cross wind.
Is there wave there? (Mark Layton)
After lunch the signs of potential wave looked a possibility so after having not a lot to do Simon Jordy burst into action flying the EuroFox. With winch launches being less than 5 minutes in the blustery conditions the aerotow queue grew as the 'wave hunters' excitingly jostled for position. Unfortunately it was not to be, but at least those who flew had flights in the blue thermals if they could find them.
Despite the increasingly challenging conditions it was useful for training and with the mission, (if possible) to pack up early once everyone had flown it was reckoned we finally made it! (and so did Mike to the regional premiere of Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning !) - Mark Layton
