- with
subtle changes in direction, strength and instability frustrating
some attempts at ridge soaring and rewarding others. Nonetheless the
result was 34 flights logged, around nine hours airtime and seven
extended ridge flights. Mrs Truelove graced us with a guest
appearance, scoring half an hour in the Ka8 in the gloaming while Liz
and Carol managed a minute over the hour in the Janus for the longest flight of
the day. Although Richard and I claim the moral victory in the LS3 with
an hour and a half between us – there being two of them and two of
us ;-)
digitisatification
Those of you with a good lookout will have noticed links on the right (no the other right) to, as we say in the vernacular, our digital presence.
We have a Facebook page which should repeat these posts so you can "like" us and a Twitter account so you can find out whats going on and what went on in less than 140 characters.
If this isnt your thing then I suggest www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS8dNzRhMgk
Or you can just ignor it and catch up with the gossip at the launch point.
Im sure we will actually tweet something soon.
Sunday 24th Nov, ridge flying(ish)
The north wind dith (not too hot on Shakespearian conjugation*) blow but not really enough.
that said average flight time was securely into double figures and it seemed that if the average number of full cats on board was greater than or equal to 1 then it was possible to stay airborne.
Well worth enduring the mist and drizzle, well at least for a while ;-)
*"did," most probably, not even going to try the pentameter
that said average flight time was securely into double figures and it seemed that if the average number of full cats on board was greater than or equal to 1 then it was possible to stay airborne.
Well worth enduring the mist and drizzle, well at least for a while ;-)
*"did," most probably, not even going to try the pentameter
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)
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)
Wednesday 13/11/13 - spooky!
Arrived on the airfield to find a
Cirrus in the process of being rigged and cables being towed out.
Rubbed my eyes and checked my diary – yes it's a Wednesday in mid
November. WOW!
There followed a fine day with a gentle
SW wind, promising little in the way of soaring, but that permitted
everyone to practice flying wide leisurely circuits. So I was pleased
to observe some very tidy flying. Chris K and Rob J vied to outsoar
one another in the Cirrus which resulted in a couple of gravity
defying half hour flights, while the rest of us flew circuits. Paul
Bryant distinguished himself by not only completing his Annual
Checks, but also converting to the Vega, only struggling slightly
with the principle that number of landings should not exceed the
number of launches.
The afternoon shift arrived on cue shortly
after midday which kept us launching until sunset when misting
stopped play. Hon. Treasurer left the airfield smiling as we
managed almost 30 launches in a fairly short day.
Saturday 9th November
What a great day's flying we didn't have today.
Paul Prentice didn't manage to fly the K8 for the longest, Steve Gaze didn't spend all day on the winch, Graham Tanner didn't manage to get the highest launch and I didn't get the chance to pull the bung on some unsuspecting P2.
Yep you guessed it we didn't fly :-(
The weather did start to look promising around 2pm but after DI'ing the winch and cables cloudbase descended rather quickly so we packed up and went our separate ways.
BUT.....
Graham did manage to pass his Bronze Theory Test with flying colours so well done to him!
And with the aid of Paul Prentice and Steve Gaze we installed the signs at either end of the bridle way.
Not a wasted day but would have preferred to have flown as well.
Phil
Paul Prentice didn't manage to fly the K8 for the longest, Steve Gaze didn't spend all day on the winch, Graham Tanner didn't manage to get the highest launch and I didn't get the chance to pull the bung on some unsuspecting P2.
Yep you guessed it we didn't fly :-(
The weather did start to look promising around 2pm but after DI'ing the winch and cables cloudbase descended rather quickly so we packed up and went our separate ways.
BUT.....
Graham did manage to pass his Bronze Theory Test with flying colours so well done to him!
And with the aid of Paul Prentice and Steve Gaze we installed the signs at either end of the bridle way.
Not a wasted day but would have preferred to have flown as well.
Phil
saturday 2nd
Having moved out of the worst October on record fingers were crossed for a flyable day. It didn't start off promising with low cloud base. Then the clouds blew through to reveal blue sky so out with the toys (well, toy - just one K13). Enough wind to result in a 2,000 weather check launch - a day for landing back at the launch point with a final kick to bring the glider in line ready for the next launch.
Unfortunately, the wind increased as forecast so we had to abandon flying after 4 launches.
Unfortunately, the wind increased as forecast so we had to abandon flying after 4 launches.
Sunday 3rd November
Well today Tony, Mark, Pablo, Graham, John and I flew RIV/KEE/NHL/SAL/RIV. We got back nicely in time for tea and cake and to greet Richard, Carol and Phil on our return to the airfield...
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