Sunday 25th March 2012

Light easterlies with an unusual profile and clear blue skies.

Early attempts to contact the wave were met with persistent 4 and 6 knots down!!

Instructor Martin Cropper flying air experience visitors. 

Richard, not wanting to waste time, set about getting the cooking facilities in the new “West end “ launch vehicle and celebrated with a fantastic cuppa.

A pair of old stagers. The Guslaunch winch attended by the ex Perranporth Landrover

Without warning, the wave and thermals got themselves organised and everyone went soaring.

Is this "Maverick"?  No it's Richard Williamson during his 2hr+ cross country endorsement leg in the Zugvogel

Well done to Nigel and Richard Williamson for completing their 2 hour soaring flights, Roger Appleboom for completing his first bronze leg with a convincing 2 hour 38 min flight (forgot to take a watch—or so he said), and Shrek for completing his first bronze leg of nearly 2 hours.

Nigel Williamson on final approach in the K8 after 2hrs 17 minutes of soaring

This picture was taken by regular visitor Henry Ford from the Zugvogel at 4200 feet

A really good day in the end---everything comes to those that wait.

Don