Monday 27 July 2009

Adriaan reporting ...

This from Adri and Adriaan

Hi,
Had an epic flight yesterday. 24 July 2009
Very few gliders in the region got away, we were the only only one from La Mote thanks to the great instructor of mine. The treetop flying was an eye opener but we eventually got to the higher peaks and connected with the wave. Restricted by the complicated airspace we could only go to 3400 meters.Wavebars are set up and strong surface winds are blowing, we are sheltered with no wind at the airfield. if I cant fly we will go and meet Klaus Olman he operates from a nearby airfield.
"new mail" 26 July
Was fortunate to spend 7.5 hours with Klaus Ohlman flying the "Park Course" in the Alps in his Stemme.The conditions were epic with strong climbs and patches of wave. It was an experience of a lifetime to spend a day flying with Klaus, he commented that I "fly vey well " but I think he was just polite :) We flew as far north as possible, I could see Mt Blanc but we could not get to it due to clouds. Flew over the glaciers and ice lakes and south towards Vinon to get the convergence back. Landed as it was getting dark was about 21h00. We are now in the land of the Torra and Tappas will be returing to France later today.
Will not need a tug will be buying a Stemme :)
Regards
Adriaan & Adri"
I so wish ...

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