The optimist decided to go to Combe which is only 8miles from home as opposed to the 50mile drive to Westbury! Looking at the reports Wetbury may have been better as I didn't get airborne until 1536!
However gentle thermals meant that the Atos soon climbed above the 20 or so PGs on the ridge & gentle climbs to 2000ft ato were made in the light WNW.
After an hour of exploring the ridge & returning to what shall be known as the M25 (Combe's ridge) a top landing was attempted.
Everything appeared fine which was surprising as I have a new harness & getting 'upright' in the control frame requires an effort & the harness tends to make me push out!
However I had slowed up too much & the final flare did not have the required authority. Thanks to the foresight of A.I.R the only damage was to the £20 weak link.
This did not however detract from the pleasure of the flight & the bonus was watching 2 Red Kites playing at 10-20ft ato!
Spring has arrived. Stay safe & enjoy
Wayne
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