Big Mistake and minor injuries ....

Having postponed the Frostbite comp' for another couple of weeks based on a forecast of quickly dropping winds and a NNW breeze things looked very different as Saturday arrived.  We were off early to St Agnes whilst Tim J and Big G headed north to Dizzard point, a good plan based on the earlier forecast.

St Agnes and the wind was only a smidgen off at about 24mph , ideal.  A test fly on Kaz's Sport 2 135 proved all was good and the lift everywhere.  Danni (Falmouth) arrived after a slight detour 'ready" for a tandem flight that she was treating herself to for her birthday.  She was suitably nervous as we went through the pre flight briefing and a little more so as we set up ready for launch!  No worries though a few paces and it was up and away into the buoyant air and over the stunning scenery.

Preflight  nervous wave

in flight less nervous wave

Bit by bit the nerves evaporated and we enjoyed a cracking flight with amazing views as the sun shone brightly. Danni explained that she tries to experience a variety of things and doing as a selfie birthday gift is an ideal way.  By the time we set up to land she had no worries and was the perfect passenger making my life easy, thanks.  A fast approach, a sweeping turn and a super landing all resulted in a cracking smile from both of us, nice.

St Agnes beach and NE to Perran and beyond

Sw to st Ives

No nerves at all smile :))

Whilst the wind eased a little it did not drop as forecast and Kaz was soon up on her hangy joined by Little Al who was out making his return to flying this time on his own glider.  They both had lovely flights and were joined by Chris H and his Paraglider who acted pretty much as a bollard, being pinned for most of it!

 Al  landed and Kaz followed him in, a little slow on finals, a bit a wind shear, slight donk, a twist in the wrist and a visit to A&E and 6 weeks rest. Unlucky, have to say that something so gentle should result in that.

Having dropped Kaz off I nipped back to St Agnes where my glider was left rigged.  The Paragliders were now up in force although it was still a little top end for most. Popping in a couple of fun flights on the Hangy with nice gentle climbs to over a 1000' before pulling back to the front, didn't want to push my luck by going XC, rounded off the day and confirmed that postponing the Frostbite was a BIG MISTAKE, sorry guys and whats more the forecast rain for tomorrow looks like coming in late if at all!

Still can't win them all.

Quote of the day " ******"  (it was from Kaz)