Briefing was delayed until 10:30am today as we had ANOTHER Royal Flight, seriously affecting our flying, no one could launch before 2pm! So we literally gridded, and first launch was at 2:02pm as soon as we were able.
An ever-decreasing circles Task was set for today, and to allow for the heat, the length of flying each previous day, and the prize giving scheduled for 7pm this evening, a two hour time limit was placed on the day.
Ever Decreasing Circles
Most of our group decided another flying day was a step too far, and derigged. All except JB and JP in the Eagle (AXJ). Robert Vaughan again flew and offered his back seat to Rob in (FZ).
FZ with Rob Vaughan and Rob Hender (Sally Hender)
It was a completely blue day, but the thermal strength was very good if you could find them. Rob and Rob headed north east towards Stratford, 60km away from Aston Down, then reassessing when they got there, however en-route, they made an early reassessment, turned Evesham claiming the 40km ring. John and John, followed a similar line, heading towards Evesham, but not quite getting to their target. Due to the timed nature of the task, both gliders were back at the airfield by 5pm, where they were derigged ready for the journey home.
Congratulations to Dan Hender - Blunt Nails Trophy
Prize giving commenced at 7:30pm, in the bar. There was a surprise winner of the Blunt Nails Trophy, Dan Hender retained the award, for best pilot performing well, with low experience or flying a low performance aircraft. Final results available here.
Team DSGC (Sally Hender)
We then retired to the pub, for our final evening meal. What an amazing week! Thank you to all the North Hill pilots for making it an enjoyable trip, to the Cotswold Gliding Club for hosting a great competition, Competition Enterprise team for their hard work and a special thanks to Robert Vaughan (FZ) for putting up with Rob for two days! - Sally Hender
