Wind 8 knots from the east on the ground and 15 knots at flying heights and an analysis of the atmospheric soundings suggested another low level wave day.
Most of the way from Plymouth to the airfield there was very low cloud but in the Brentor area there were largish areas of blue sky and clear evidence of wave could be seen above.
The airfield was very, very quiet. I guess that most members had decided that the torrential rain of the previous two days would have rendered it unflyable. But not a bit of it. The runway was definitely very wet but we decided that we could fly if we were careful.
We just about had enough crew to fly and the first 2 flights showed that indeed there was certainly lots of rotor about with sufficient energy to sustain flight. The low level cloud that formed and dissipated in a seemingly random pattern would mean great care would need to be taken to ensure that gliders did not get caught out above the cloud.
Two of our number then had to go to the clubhouse for a Committee Meeting, and that unfortunately, ended flying for the day.
Disappointing.
Steve
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