Malverns 23rd June
orecast looked promising and we headed up enthusiastically with Lee Bligh, Chris Williams, Mike Long, Ian Pepper and new CP student David Ebbs (to watch us, not to fly), but on the way there were some formidable building clouds and sure enough, it was easterly but very strong and rough looking so we did the traditional parawaiting-thing all afternoon. First highlight was an RAF Tornado coming in fast and low from the east and skimming over our heads on a wingtip.
A few intrepids flew and 3 apparently got to Abergavenny, then about 7pm it eased a fraction and there was a mass take off. Cloudbase's CFI, Lee, was flying a delightful lady on the tandem who had learning difficulties. She had come all the way from Somerset with her father and waited patiently all day so it was great to see her fly off at last to the Beacon at 1000ft ato, out front to the showground and then land with the biggest smile you've ever seen. We left with Mike and Peps still in outer space somewhere. All in all, a lovely day with a classic Malverns evening to end it.
A few intrepids flew and 3 apparently got to Abergavenny, then about 7pm it eased a fraction and there was a mass take off. Cloudbase's CFI, Lee, was flying a delightful lady on the tandem who had learning difficulties. She had come all the way from Somerset with her father and waited patiently all day so it was great to see her fly off at last to the Beacon at 1000ft ato, out front to the showground and then land with the biggest smile you've ever seen. We left with Mike and Peps still in outer space somewhere. All in all, a lovely day with a classic Malverns evening to end it.
Mrs Moose
