Cumulo Nimbus Incus
Considering that Thor was working overtime it was a rewarding day’s flying.
Thanks to Martin S and the other winch drivers who coped well with a difficult wind shear the westerly crosswind did not prevent some surprisingly decent launches into weak thermals that, with patience, turned into strong thermals to 3 000 ft. By late morning it was clear that it was going to be a day of at least two halves and as it emerged it became a day of three quarters. Those who rigged were rewarded with some extended flights between the squalls, including Ken R who managed a tour of three counties in the Duo Discus while I faffed around locally in the Vega.
Flight arrivals provided routine reports of the size, direction and ETA of slow moving heavy showers, thus providing time to park gliders safely and retire intermittently for refreshments. We were uncannily fortunate inasmuch that the worst squalls passed either to the north or the south, thus rendering us little inconvenience and permitting the use of a second log sheet. It was satisfying to get so much out of what could have been a washout.
Stephen O had a leisurely day for a change with Bob B taking the load in the back seat and as I left the field a solitary Puchacz had been parked for what hopefully became a productive evening session.
Next week looks promising:-)
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