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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Rich and Bill slip it in the front and Fi' takes one over the back …...

Well what a fun day at Carbis again, kind of like yesterday but with everything compressed into a much shorter time scale.  Despite the forecast the wind held off for longer in fact until around 13.30 when the assembled at Carbis who had spent the last 5 hours chatting actually began to take a little more interest in flying.


The waiting begins


Tempting


In very light conditions Rich K proved it possible with a brief flight scratching the front before slipping it back in on the front. Not to make us think it was lucky he did it again this time joined by Bill N. Rich came in again in the same fashion and Bill followed suit after bait of time scraping the footpath.  Still not quite good enough to tempt me off.


matching patience

5 minutes later and with some seagulls circling i was away into much better lift and the air began to fill with gliders.  Again it was good to see a lot of this years ex students (and previous years) out making the most of it and doing well in conditions that demanded a certain level of skill.


Finally it kicks in


Nipping back in on top to meet Jocylin S ( Mevagissey) who was along for a tandem it was clear that whilst sharable tandem flying would not be ideal so we briefed up and waited a while.

It was not long before the tell tale wind signs appeared on the water and we were soon off and away to enjoy a great flight in classic conditions similar to yesterday.  Jocylin had a lovely time enjoying every minute of it an having a good chat whilst she did as well as waving to the rest of the family who had come to watch.  Again the same as yesterday we could see the signs of increasing wind so popped back in on top before it arrived for a nice landing.


Bill plays with a minim wing ??

In fact that was the end of flying  normal wings for the day as the wind filled to a fresh breeze.  Good to have Peter F out on the hill for his first visit and whilst he did not get in the air he did some useful ground handling and hill briefing ready for the next time, maybe tomorrow??


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A fine day with lots out and lots to talk about if a little chilly as I forgot the flying suits.

Quote of the day "you lead I'll follow"
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