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Friday, May 17, 2013

A Right Royal time

The forecast gave light NE winds filling through the morning then rain in the afternoon so we headed off to Carbis to see what we could get done.  Arriving just as the wind filled in and Big G and Rich42 took off was perfect timing.  Kaz finally got the chance to fly her new Buzz Z4 and I got my first proper flight on the Delta 2 where i could actually let her go up.

With the Queen passing by on the train Mike A and myself flew down to give her a wave and I do believe Mike got one back as well as on film, nice.


Paddy sets off on his first soaring flight

We both had a ball in lovely conditions playing around before the hill conversion boys turned up.  Paddy B (Falmouth) was first to arrive and it was not long before he was ready to go.  A cracking inflation, a super launch and he was away for his first soaring flight and making it all look pretty straightforward despite the nerves.  After getting it sussed and cruising the ridge in good lift Paddy came in for a first class top landing to round it off with a huge grin.


Paddy and Kaz fly high

and jumps for joy at having survived it !


The clouds begin to build in the distance

Shaun s (Newlyn) was next to arrive and with Paddy safely down it was Shauns turn.  Just like Paddy he did a fine job and was soon up and away looking very smooth indeed and mixing it with the other gliders like a pro.  A nice approach and top landing and the boys were full of it congratulating each other.  We did not waste much time before getting them up again as the forecast was not looking so hot.  They both did great jobs again and shared the air with each other along with several other wings which kept them on their toes.  Another top landing each and they had  two flights under their belts.  Todd A (Totnes) arrived just in time to see them in and just as the wind picked up to such a level that we had to call it a day for them. Todd was disappointed but it did not stop him sharing the other guys success as he congratulated them, shame Ollie was not there but he had to go to Holland!



Shaun and Paddy share the air


looking pretty Shaun flies by


Shaun on finals


a very happy man

So with a final flight on the Delta as the clouds expanded and the sky got darker that was it for the day apart from a bit of Parachute fitting and harness choosing.

Well done to the guys and with abit of luck tomorrow should see them up again ;))

Quote of the day "AWESOME !
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