Week 2 - Day 3 Airborne at last

As forecast the wind moved round to the north and strengthened overnight but it didn't look too promising due to the large amounts of cloud.

The briefing indicated that the cloud would clear but an inversion would limit the wave to 10,000 feet.

Wave over Cuculu

The Finns were first to take off and test the conditions but despite a high tow failed to connect and were quickly back on the ground. 775 tried next but it was E6 that proved that it was possible as they managed to climb away.

431 followed their lead and climbed slowly over stage 1 finally topping out at 11,500'.

Adrian and Bob ready to go. 

In wave over stage 1.

775 climbing  in wave. 

431 with snow shower to the west. 

The weather that had been lurking out to the west started to move towards the airfield so all 3 gliders landed to wait and see if it cleared through.

Tiring work for pilots and crew.

Currently waiting for the weather to improve.

Bob.