Sunday 17th October 2010

Light NE winds backing to NW during the day with a curious 45 degree wind shear at 4000ft. Clear skies with beautiful lenticulars that were just out of reach.

Lenticulars over the launch point

Quite a busy day, the prize winners from the Bere Alston Scouts Meteorology course flew. A warm welcome to Nigel and Richard, Nigel is rejoining after several years layoff.

Very few managed to get away and soar, the flight of the day went to Trevor in the Jantar, unfortunately he was unable to break through to the upper wave system.

Thanks again to the regular supporters who made the day possible.

Don

And Trevor reported

Got 1200ft launch contacted weak lift at 900ft just southeast of Mary Tavey gradually worked up to 1200ft cloud base. Lift broken and turbulent, saw lots of wave which shifted regularily!!!. Cloud base went up rapidly to 3400ft searched all over for the illusive wave eventually contacted 0.9kts smooth lift thought I had it made, managed to climb to 3,800ft which took ages then lost it.That was my max ht. Stayed fairly local didn't have much trouble staying between 2500 and 3500 still chasing wave which either couldn't connect or dissapered when I approached. Came back at 100kts quick loop circuit and land 2hrs59mins.

Trevor