Monday 16th May 2011 Talgarth Expedition

Ged and I arrived at Talgarth on Sunday to an empty field no people, no winch or tug?

We rigged the Cirrus and the Twin Astir after which we were joined by Mike Keller for tea in the now DGS2 club house

Dave and his LS8 arrived.
 
The morning brought Don, Mike Aston and a few BMGC members who joined us for the briefing by Bo Nielson at 10.00am

Twin Astir on the Black Mountains Gliding Club airfield - Talgarth

The DGS contingent managed 7 launches and with another 7 for the other club activities the launch point was frantic!  (not)

DGS pilots clocked almost 12 hours for their 7 launches.

Looking up at sheep is a new experience in a glider that is still flying and climbing up past walkers on the ridge in 4 knots up makes you really appreciate how fast you climb.

Well above the ridge tops

Marta and Chris our mid European contingent arrived this evening, and we were joined by Martin Smith for the evening. (I hope he was jealous).

Today was a good day at Talgarth very friendly and welcoming and they even got us a tug to use.

Phil Hardwick