Eye in the Sky - July 2023
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Sat 29 Jul 2023
Report from the Jurassic Coast
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As we drove by Swyre we could see Charles B on his Advance Alpha.So there was hope.
We arrived at our chosen T.O. and lauched into a WSW so it was a bit slow on the way to Charmouth and some consideration given to the gaps.
Over all of them successful and some playtime, with Robin W practising spirals on his Zeno 2. Others wafting about, and Thankyou Fritz for being the "adventurer".
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Report from Ringstead
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Fritz said lets save fuel as the Coast Run to Lulworth was achievable.
We arrived and took off joined by several other and headed along the Coast. The light was very good and after a couple of hours it went almost due South and increased.
Time to land and home for tea and cake.
Tue 25 Jul 2023
Report from Ringstead
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We could see rain coming from the west and the sky inland did not look good.
So we all landed and had a Chat and then went home.
Thu 20 Jul 2023
Report from Ringstead
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So decision made and headed for Ringstead, Robin had the Zeno 1 for me to try and it proved a mean lean machine.
He was on the Zeno 2 and put it through its paces. Landed for lunch and joined by several others enjoying the delights of cliff soaring.
Congratulations for Jacek F on his first flight to the cliffs.
Tue 18 Jul 2023
Report from Ringstead
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Tue 18 Jul 2023
Report from Beer Head
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Some doing the Sidmouth run and others at great height cruising across Seaton Bay and others making Lyme Regis.
Thu 13 Jul 2023
Report from the Jurassic Coast
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A cruise in a WSW down to Charmouth, it must have changed direction to SW because there were no problems getting over Golden Cap.
Several went over "Spittles" the other side of the river but a band of rain was visible west of Lyme Regis so headed back to the other side of the Hive.
Two brave souls ventured towards St Catherines Chapel but came down on the seaward side of Abbotsbury. A pair of Apache Helicopters flew low over Chisel Beach.
A great morning was had by all.
Sun 9 Jul 2023
Report from Ringstead
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The less brave sat it out. However 5 Pilots managed to get to Smedmore (Kimmeridge) and get back.
Thu 06 Jul 2023
Report from Ringstead
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On arrival 3 were already up and away, but it was too strong at T.O. 23mph. I waited for 30 mins and got off after a slight lull.
Once on the cliffs it was smooth & laminar down to Lulworth as Grant was coming back from Gad Cliff , I checked the readings at Portland and it was easing off so it was back to White Nothe to ensure airtime and back to T.O. for an easy landing.
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