Well yesterday started out as one of those days that we (Tom and I) weren't expecting a whole lot. We figured we'd travel to Big L for the chat and the catch up not thinking the weather would play ball and allow us to fly..... as we arrived at the slope we couldn't see past the nine stones car park barrier... so our expectations were confirmed.....
The lads arrived up twenty minutes later and like as though they had arranged it, the humidity (not "cloud" as Fred explained) lifted, and we could see the beautiful valley rolled out in front of us....
Some experienced flyers took to the sky, with no wind to speak of. Tom and I said we'd have a go with his new baby skua wing.... well the Skua didn't play ball, that coupled with no wind and inexperience and we were packing it away.... until Ralph offered some advice..... well the next thirty minutes was a steep learning curve after which the skua took to the skies and we had a great time.... pretty much zero wind but she flew and both myself and Tom had a cracking day..... we learned the art of "starching" around for some lift and really enjoyed the few hours....
Tom the little jammy @&*% took ownership of another plane from JP's collection and was simply beside himself with it.... the BD5 has take pride of place in his bedroom.... and an order for a trany was duly requested for his birthday next month....
Massive, Massive thanks to Ralph, JP and Fred for the advice and help yesterday..... very much appreciated lads thank you from Tom and I.... Selleri.. good to meet you and shake the hand of a true gent.... thanks for coming all this way...
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