Eye in the Sky - August 2023
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Mon 28 Aug 2023
Report from Bell Hill
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I spent the first 90mins accustoming myself to the Thermals and gaining height.
Then at the far end of the ridge I hooked a boomer that took me to 4068'amsl.
I had to big ear and bar to escape the white room and popped out before Winterbourne Stickland. It was then basically a glide with the occasional beep from the various to the junction between Winterbourne Kingston and Bere Regis. Many thanks to Sean S for the retrieve along with 4 others.
Fri 25 Aug 2023
Report from the Jurassic Coast
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However, it was WSW which made it hard to cross the gaps several attempts to cross Freshwater unsuccessful.
Del Boy did just make it but looked at West Bay and turns back, played around for an hour until it became too strong.
Tue 22 Aug 2023
Report from the Jurassic Coast
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It felt very strange above the green and very little lift.I thought not another wind change, I beat a hasty retreat back to Golden Cap I watched 2 Pilots land below Golden Cap on the West side and as I approached , what I thought would be lift wasn't. Another 2 landed below me and David Mc Was flying towards me about a third of the way up GC, so I moved out and round the East side of GC where I at last found lift. Cruised back to the landing field for lunch, Then we went down to Charmouth again with more lift everywhere this time and cruised back only to hear 4 more Pilots had bombed at the West side of GC.
Mon 21 Aug 2023
Report from Ringstead
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Strange conditions Portland showed SW consistently but past White Notthe there was plenty of lift, and the grey stratus clouds gave plenty of uplift.
A good day was had by all.
Sun 20 Aug 2023
Report from the Jurassic Coast
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A short wait for the Heli Evac and then a break to let the drizzle clear. And back to enjoy another run run down to Charmouth.
Tue 15 Aug 2023
Report from Ringstead
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Fri 11 Aug 2023
Report from the Jurassic Coast
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Wed 9 Aug 2023
Report from Ringstead
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Excellent conditions with some practising manoeveurs over the sea.
Mon 07 Aug 2023
Report from the Jurassic Coast
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Fri 04 Aug 2023
Report from Bell Hill
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Some enjoyed the day and some stayed on the ground.
Thu 03 Aug 2023
Report from Portland West
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We could see the O/D inland, and we enjoyed a sojourn at Fraggle Rock.
Good height and pleasant Coastal Cruising at this lovely Site.
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