Kaz gets the day going
Ok the forecast was for thermals by 10.00 in the 4 up range and a wow backing as the day went on, a good day for a big XC from the field, oh well dream on.
With Tandems booked in and the wind already backing early Chapel was off of the cards so maybe we had blown both options. Still a trip to the beach is always a good idea so loaded with fishing kit, kayak and swimmies just in case off we went.
Normal field was in long grass so not available but old time relationships come in handy and we get permission from the adjacent farmer to use his field despite it being abused in the past, thanks Bill.
It just gets better
A test fly proves all good so we get in touch with the Tandems and they are on their way whilst Kaz and me play in varying conditions. Tandems arrive just as conditions really kick in, perfect timing especially as they have driven all the way from London for the experience!
The tandem shares the air with resident Buzzard
heading off along the coast on the Tandem
Darren R is up first and we have a super launch followed by a super flight over some super scenery and get a super view of the resident buzzard as it searches for lunch before heading in for a super top landing. Natalie (Darrens sister) is next up and follows Darrens lead by making take off as easy as they come. With a little less kilos on board we flew a little further both left and right before coming back to launch to play with the Buzzard who let us come even closer before putting on an airial display for us. A bit of play then in on top to round off some classic flying.
Inbound on the Tandem
Nat' R looking happy we come in to land
With conditions still improving we both popped in some fun flying with the ridge to ourselves before heading to the beach for ice creams, can't be bad even if there were no k's involved, maybe next time.
Kaz rounds off a cracking day
Quote of the day "do you smell burning?"
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