Briefing at 10am, gave another very optimistic day, but blue!
The Spider task was set for today, with four turn points to achieve around Aston Down, either clockwise or anti-clockwise.
All five North Hill gliders were on the grid by the 11:00am launch start time. Same pilots as yesterday: Dan Hender (JDP), Paul Medlock (JDD), Phil Morrison and Alan Rappaport (DD3), Ron and Dan Johns (711) and team Eagle, JB and JP (AXJ). The whole grid was launched within the hour by 12:00, and off into the blue they went.
Ron & Dan went to Lasham and back (Rob Hender)
Dan managed all four turn points, but having a late/long day yesterday and a poor nights sleep, safely returned to the airfield early. Paul, Phil/Alan and JB/JP all achieved the four turn points and clocked up OLC distance… points to follow. Ron and Dan Johns took their adventures to Lasham and back.
Paul enjoying the blue (Rob Hender)
Paul:
Another enjoyable flight. Blue thermals showing eight on the averager, even when I’d put the gear and flap one down, so kept going. Fantastic visibility, even got around all four turnpoints. Two and a half hours spent with a big grin.
Results
JP busy with flying and cooking (Rob Hender)
Tuesday Results
Another social evening enjoying the delights of JP’s cooking and a bottle or two! - Sally Hender
