I arrived at Ringstead by 9.30am & rigged the Atos. I was joined by Derek McCann on one of his permitted days out!
A couple of PG pilots indicated that it was soarable so at 11.20am after the usual formalities I took of & flew straight for the cliffs. The lift was light in the light SSW'ly. I was joined by Derek on his Top Secret & together we explored the southerly side of White Nothe progressing as far as Bats Head.
A few PG pilots ventured down to Durdle Door but looked very low, so not wishing to give up the 400-600ft ato we both stayed where we were! The PG pilots all got back but they were extremely low between Durdle Door & Bats Head.
The tide was out & there was ample beach however beach landings in this area on a modern HG should be the 'last card' option!
At 1240 it was time to let the dog out of the car so I top landed in time to see Tim King take off!
During the afternoon the wind stayed SSW & at one time there were 4 rigid wings in the air along with Grant who was having a family day out!
I didn't fly again as I was unable to get the Atos out of the top landing field without assistance & everyone else was either in the air(somewhere nr Lulworth) or had left the site.
It was soarable on the ridge until dusk as indicated by Richard who had de-rigged his Atos & got his PG out!
Another enjoyable day
A couple of PG pilots indicated that it was soarable so at 11.20am after the usual formalities I took of & flew straight for the cliffs. The lift was light in the light SSW'ly. I was joined by Derek on his Top Secret & together we explored the southerly side of White Nothe progressing as far as Bats Head.
A few PG pilots ventured down to Durdle Door but looked very low, so not wishing to give up the 400-600ft ato we both stayed where we were! The PG pilots all got back but they were extremely low between Durdle Door & Bats Head.
The tide was out & there was ample beach however beach landings in this area on a modern HG should be the 'last card' option!
At 1240 it was time to let the dog out of the car so I top landed in time to see Tim King take off!
During the afternoon the wind stayed SSW & at one time there were 4 rigid wings in the air along with Grant who was having a family day out!
I didn't fly again as I was unable to get the Atos out of the top landing field without assistance & everyone else was either in the air(somewhere nr Lulworth) or had left the site.
It was soarable on the ridge until dusk as indicated by Richard who had de-rigged his Atos & got his PG out!
Another enjoyable day
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