Flying log

Saturday 17th April 2021 - Witchieknowe

Saturday promised similar fare to friday (see previous flight log).

When Ruth and I arrived, Jamie and Rob were already at launch. Jamie was quickly into the air and blowing some cobwebs away. Dudley and Rob were also soon getting a feel for the conditions as Derek, Fred and Ian arrived. Dave H, Dorita, Quentin and Steve also joined. Once again it did not take too long for conditions to get strong and although Fred was able to climb out he was glad to get out of a powerful thermal and guide his feet back on terra firma in Ettrickbridge.

Spring with the Wingbeaters at Witchie (16th April 2021)

After a few days of promising conditions up at the Moorfoots conditions turned a kind eye to Witchie Knowe. On the 16^th and 17^th April soundings pointed to plenty of thermic flight opportunities and so it came to pass.

Bodesbeck adventure (3rd April 2021)

Well today was adventure day for Graham and me; discovering a (new to us) site in the Borders. Bodesbeck law.

A Week in March (flying 4.5 days out of 7)

OK, so we've been good so far and followed Covid restrictions and not been flying since 1 Jan, however Scottish restrictions allow exercise and travel up to 5 miles over the regional border provided you start and finish in the same place. 15 March brings high pressure and consistent NW winds and the Moorfoots parking is about 100m over the Borders border so, without any plans to meet others, it's time to see how rusty I am and if a winter wing service makes any difference.