Although the Met. suggested we might get wave later in the day as a front approached, there were signs it was present even before briefing. Sure enough, straight off tow near Wooler and into lift. As is so often the case when we contact wave there it extended South down the A 697 allowing flights down to Powburn and back. Sadly though, after only 4 launches the wind picked up and became too gusty to launch. The lucky few who flew didn't break any records however, the wave only went to around 5000'. Still, better than sitting on the ground.
Photo from Mike Rose - 5000ft over Wooler
Having stopped flying though, that's exactly what we did. John Brown had suggested and organised a training / social evening and, with several members travelling some distance to attend, we waited until the scheduled time rather than make an early start. It proved to be an excellent evening. Colin Sword gave a very thorough and interesting talk on the glider's flight envelope complete with some thought provoking videos of wing proof testing and in flight flutter - scary !! A break for food and chat and then another talk on variometers and MacCready. I'm sure all who attended would agree it was a super night and very worthwhile. A big thank you to John and Colin (and Alan for the superb pies) we look forward to the next ones - talks and pies !
Colin Sword giving a talk on the glider flight envelope
Photo from Mike Rose - 5000ft over Wooler
Having stopped flying though, that's exactly what we did. John Brown had suggested and organised a training / social evening and, with several members travelling some distance to attend, we waited until the scheduled time rather than make an early start. It proved to be an excellent evening. Colin Sword gave a very thorough and interesting talk on the glider's flight envelope complete with some thought provoking videos of wing proof testing and in flight flutter - scary !! A break for food and chat and then another talk on variometers and MacCready. I'm sure all who attended would agree it was a super night and very worthwhile. A big thank you to John and Colin (and Alan for the superb pies) we look forward to the next ones - talks and pies !
Colin Sword giving a talk on the glider flight envelope
Pies (and members!)
