The day started with a practice aerotow for Andy before the local thermals started to mix the air up just as the first cumulus of the week were forming in the distant mountains to the east. Andy was then re-launched just after 13:15 closely followed by Phil in the Duo.
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| Sharing the first thermal |
After sharing the first thermal on stage one for some time 775 headed for stage 2 where they maintained a constant height for an impressive 1:20 before climbing away. Meanwhile, 776 went to the firebreak climbed away and visited Ordesa with a cloud base of 9000'. The second sorties were complete role reversals, where Bob Akehurst and Merv hovered between 1400-1900 above site for an even more impressive 2:20 while entertaining the remainder of the crew at the airfield as the Duo piloted by Paul and Bob soared away to stage 3.
It was rumoured that E6 took a mega tow but even they still managed to return to site before Bob A and Merv who were last to land eventually. More instability and northerly flow is forecast for tomorrow with Thursday currently being billed as the day of the week. More adventures tomorrow.
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