After yesterday’s blustery conditions, today was forecast with lighter wind straight down the strip and soaring conditions improving during the afternoon. An array of private gliders were rigged, double checking everything as we went whilst maintaining social distancing.
The grid was slowly assembled consisting of 2 Astirs, Open Cirrus, ASW20, Discus and a club K13.
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| Aircraft assembling at launch point. |
With the cloud breaking it was time for me to take a launch to check conditions before opening the flying to those who wanted to take a launch. A 1100ft launch and signs that thermals were starting, but not good enough for me to use I landed after 6 minutes. After a quick briefing, the assembled pilots started getting ready. They were even more motivated when I took a second launch and stayed aloft for 15 minutes.
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| Richard getting ready. |
Varying degrees of success were had with Richard Roberts 25 minutes. Phil Hardwick 22 minutes. Roger Green 1 hour 52 minutes. Flight of the day was Mike Jardine 2 hour 7 minutes.
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Mike's view, from 2600 feet, of Mary Tavy
with the airfield in the mid ground. Cornwall in the distance |
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| Rogers view of Roadford. |
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| Steve’s view of Tavistock. |
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| K13 and Astir to the north of airfield. |
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| Paragliders over Cox Tor. |
Good to be back flying. 14 flights with an average of 30 minutes. Hopefully all members will be able to return soon.
Peter Howarth
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