The occurrences and happenings at Shalbourne Soaring Society. A gliding club near Andover, Newbury and Hungerford.

Sunday 10th

Hooray - a flyable day.  Not only flyable but thermals and ridge lift to be sampled and excellent vis.  Chris K pulled airbrakes after half an hour to let others play.  Trevor was the only person able to match Chris's time but several of us got managed to at least soar a little.  Just over 5 hours flown off 29 launches.
Question: what happens when you put a heavy glider (such as a Janus) with two substantial pilots (such as...) on the end of a cable.
Answer: the cable gives up (well, only once. they did manage to get 3 launches)

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