Fly in the ointment was that Jenny was in Exeter until 11.00 so timing was critical. Somebody between us must have done something right as the wind eased and backed coming on nicely at Perranporth for 14.00 hrs which was the earliest she could make it by.
Both Jenny and Kaz wasted no time in rigging and it was not long before Kaz led the way into the air for the hangies as mike B (Plymouth) played down low on his Para. Confirmation that conditions were good and Jenny was next off. A good launch with the usual squeal and she was up and away settling in quickly and soaring high above the cliffs.
Jenny climbs away from launch
Whilst the girls played having the sky to them selves, there is something I never thought I would see, I tidied up the rigging area where various bits of glider padding were blowing around in the breeze. The lift was good and with the addition of a steady stream os sea thermals the girls had a ball. Kaz was first in having made a good effort to lose height before her approach making landing much easier. With Kaz's glider flat rigged Jenny came in next again having to burn off height over the beach before coming in. Two good landings and much smiling and congratulations ensued, Jenny now having completed her CPC tasks and looking forward to life on the hill.
the girls rule the sky and fly high
Debrief over and we were ready to go again but an approaching shower stopped play for 20 minutes, shower gone, tide moving in so I took the chance for a spell on my T2 C and had a fun time until the sun went down before popping back in.
Happy Chicks
A super afternoon if somewhat compact, great to see both Kaz and Jenny get their acts together and waste no time in flying making the most of what was on offer. Well done to Jenny on going her CPC Hill rating and we look forward to her longer spells in the UK in the future.
Quote of the day "what you done with Jenny's bra Phippsy ?"
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