The
first day saw the six course members and helpers all keen and ready for
a bright start. The weather was grey with a brisk SW wind and rain
forecast for later. As we had three members who had flown at NH we kept
the preliminaries to a minimum to make the most of what was expected and
proved to be a shortened day.
From
the first launch there was a little thermal activity which allowed for
some extended flights. A short break at about 11:00 for coffee as a
strong squall passed through. We quickly resumed with an even brisker
SW'ly making launches and approaches quite exciting (to say the least).
On the plus side launches of 17-1800ft were the norm with the best to
1900ft.
The
predicted rain curtailed activities at about 15:00, the toys were put
away and we adjourned to the clubhouse for tea and
briefings/debriefings. All in all, a successful day despite the weather.- John Si
