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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Turning points

 One left over from yestarday, Phil L coming into land

 Treeve inflates to launch

 heading off up the line looking much tidier than yesterday

 Anna P does a classic launch

Happy Anna comes back for more

With the day looking pretty much the opposite to yesterday we cracked on with things as the wind was due to pick up.  On arrival it was already breezier than forecast so we wasted no time in getting the winch set and towing underway.

We had the same crew as yesterday with the addition of jack E who was back to do a bit more on his EPC course.  After a refresher on ground handling Jack was straight onto the winch and after a couple of refresher tows he moved into higher flights, releases and turns taking him right to the edge of his EPC by the time the wind picked up a bit more.

Yesterdays crew soon joined him with Anna P leading the way and they were soon all doing release flights before moving into higher tows and starting turns. Young James was as smooth as ever, Ian still a bit "jabby" and Treeve down the middle.  Anna did well despite a left right up down thing but we got it sorted by the end of play.

Steve W on his third day did really well and is pretty much ready to go to the top next time out.

With the wind at the top end and forecast to increase we settled for some theory before wrapping mid afternoon as the dampness appeared.


Well done to all for getting as much in as we did and look forward to seeing you back sometime.

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