Category: Competitions
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Slovenia day 2 task 2
With the forecast for possible thunderstorms in the afternoon the task committee set a shorter fast course – 56km, from the same takeoff at Stol. The 140 gliders milling around the start cylinder going round in a few large but gentle thermals was a surreal experience. I hope someone has some video footage of it…
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Slovenia day 1 task 1
After a great practice day on Saturday (76km task up and down and back up the valley again) we were all set for the first task. The forecast was good and conditions looked nice with cloudbase forecast to be 1800m rising to 2000m. A 68km task was set with the start at 1330. Loitering around…
Advance paragliders in the West Country 