Things didn't look too good at briefing with a strong and gusty breeze blowing but, by the time we made a start, the wind had eased and it looked like a day of hill soaring beckoned. However, having been introduced to the Aim Higher initiative by Kevin Atkinson, we tried out some task setting using the RASP forecasts. They looked promising but were viewed, it must be said, with some scepticism. Despite that several pilots made declarations and the result was a 'good day' ! Steve Rae declared Milfield / Oxton / Wooler / Milfield for a 100km speed attempt. He completed the task but, sadly not fast enough. Ian Sim, Roger Partington and Steve Marriott also visited Oxton with Steve declaring the next leg to Pocklington ! He turned back, lured by the urge to complete the 'Local Triangle' - again ! Your correspondent and Kate Ashley also got around the triangle in the K21 !!
Tom Farquhar had declared the Old Gits' Triangle, Milfield / Charterhall / Rothbury / Milfield but landed out at Powburn having completed over 90 km. As the middle leg is 53 km we have completed a Silver Distance claim for Tom which should be approved. Well done Tom !
All in all an excellent days flying.
