England

Of course you can go flying in the standard class nationals being held in England. This is posting from their news section late this afternoon

Tuesday 24th
15.45 Nine competitors now started. Seven still on task.
14.55 up to the present time four gliders have called start of which one has landed back, one has landed out and two remain on task.
A number of competitors have landed seeking a relight. Some have got away, so far that number is three at 14.20
13.20 Start line opened at 2500ft.
12.40 launching has started and the first competitors are airborne.
11.15 Decision made to stand down competition till 12.00noon
10.20 Briefing finished. Tasks today - Task A Wetherby, Blidworth, Colsterworth, Pocklington. Task B - Wetherby, Blidworth, Tuxford Power Station, Pocklington.Task A 301.8k Task B 229.4kFirst launch 11.30. Sky looking good so fingers crossed!!
09:00 Blue sky with early mist burned off. Gliders rigging, Task briefing 10am. 100% chance of a task today next update after briefing.
Monday 23rd14.10. The conditions have meant that the task has been scrubbed for today and we hope for a better days flying tomorrrow.Comp pilots stand down till 14.00


it is now the fourth day (and still day one) of their contest. Perhaps it explains why, when they get of their island, they are such good opponents for the rest of us ;-)

Sven