At last, blue skies and a good forecast. Thermals to 2700m and absolutely no wave due t0 the easterly component in the wind and the possibility of some cumulus late in the afternoon.
The gliders were taken to the launch point and Team Lasham retired to the clubhouse enjoy the sunshine and wait for the conditions to improve. Just when everyone wanted to get going the wind changed direction by 180 degrees and increased strength resulting in a race to change ends. A race that Gordon and 775 won with Bob and 431 coming in last. Fortunately Gordon had placed a virtual towel on the runway allowing Bob to sneek in front of several other gliders.
Gordon flew with Adrian and contacted the non existent wave over the Canfranc valley and were still climbing at 3knts at 14,000 when they broke off to investigate the Ordessa gorge. Adrian's enjoyment of the flight was marred by his camelback emptying itself into his seat. A wet bottom with sub-zero temperatures isn't much fun.
Bob and Peter didn't make it into the wave but certainly found the rotor and got as far as the lower slopes of stage 3.
Not sure what happened on Gordon's second flight but how Terry lost his underwear needs further investigation. The wind had dropped and despite a valliant effort the wave eluded them. They still managed to get up to 9000' and onto the main ridge.
Bob and David worked the slopes of stage one but found it difficult to get above 6000'. Instead they concentrated on teaching the local vulture population the merits of keeping a good look out. One poor bird required two practical demonstrations from David before it could be signed off on its white card.
Approximately 9.5 hours flown today in 4 flights.
The forecast looking ok for tomorrow.
Bob.
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