Thursday, 24 September 2009

Thursday September 24-09

Hi , Arrived at Butser West to join Mike and Simon V who had landed in the bowl to the South. Quite usual in light winds. Unfortunately he had sprained his ankle and was uncomfortable. I told him to climb the fence as he couldn't fly/walk down.
 
I too had landed in the bowl which is a right mess as I have mentioned before. It is covered with thistles and hawthorn and needs a good purge. I can't do this on my own so I am asking for volunteers. I would need to obtain Mike Atkinson's permission and it is likely he would ok this also chainsaws and maybe a burn. So subject to numbers stepping forward I will organise a party.
I managed to launch from the bowl and flew back to take-off  and continued to fly with Mike for short thermic flights. Nigel Bevan joined us at this time . He launched and had a nice flight and nailed a top landing. Nigel from Guildford, a red ribbon pilot went home very pleased with himself. Well done.
An hot air ballon appeared and this  was a sign to us that all was over.
 
                                                                   Shippo                                                          

1 comment:

  1. Hi Don,

    I'll be willing to help out and pull some more muscles on the Scrub Bash, so count me in! As soon as this ankle is better, of course.

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