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Saturday, February 14, 2015

Old timers and new gliders

It was off to Sennen Cove bright and breezy to hopefully catch the slot as the wind eased back before dropping away. 09.00 on site and it was breezy to say the least but in readiness Adam K (Dorset) who was down to pick up his shiny new U2 160 rigged his Calypso and Nigel S (Helston) ready for a return to flying after six years the Falcon.


Another shiny new Wills Wing U2 arrives for assembly :) 

A shelter in the van as a bit of dampness drifted through then as the wind eased a little Adam was off and away to get his hand in and used to the site before flying his new wing.  A couple of nice flights saw him smiling big time and rigging his new wing.  Nigel S stood ready to go for the first time is six years and was soon off climbing away in the lift.  Looking very at home he enjoyed a cracking flight before popping back in on top and celebrating in fine fashion.


Adam gets me refresh flying in on his Calypso

 

Nigel S takes off for the first time in 6 years on the Falcon

Next up was Lin who had come along for a Tandem flight and despite her nerves clipped in and got ready to go.  We had a super flight and with her nerves gone we played with the gulls swooping and diving over Sennen before coming in for a tip toe landing.  Well done Lin it was great to fly with you.


Take off with Lynn


And back again and looking happy

With the wind easing bit by bit I took adams new toy up for a test fly and guess what it flew perfectly and saw me climbing nicely over the village before coming in for a lovely landing.  The wind continued to drop in fact so quickly that combined with it veering by the time Adam was ready the lift was marginal.


Nice colours Sir, and you can ground handle like a pro!

Peachy broke out his crispy new Ozone Buzz Z4 and after a quick ground handle was up there and loving it.  a couple of flights and he let me have a go, very nice ;).  the wind dropped further so we called it a day and headed home as the sky turned blue.  A good one just a shame Adam did not get to fly his new wing, next time .

Quote of the day "that was so good"




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