The expedition arrived and were duly briefed, had the spanish inquisition ( inscription) and then finally got the gliders out ready to fly.
The forecast was for light south easterly winds with thermal activity to 8500ft with a risk of high cover later in the day.
The start of the day was leisurely at about 1330hrs and the last glider landed at about 1845hrs. All had good flights to the snow line at the top or above. Running along the top with breathtaking views of the mountains and the valleys below.
The newbees were treated to the experience of mountain thermalling at high angles of bank with lift at +6kts average in quite warm conditions. The highest for a glider was 11000ft. So everybody left the airfield with a good first day under their belt and were eager for tomorrow. Watch this space!
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