Yesterday Pete and Tobi both struggled to get height before the start. They were launched at the back of the grid into Cirrus. As a consequence they started late and then struggled to get home. The scores reflect that.
All gliders had the same length of task, yet Pete's gate opened 2 hours after the first glider launched. Today they have set a 2 hour AAT for all classes. Pete is hoping the wheel of fortune will spin his way.
The gliders involved in the mid air both suffered serious damage. The organisers have issued a statement with the following information.
Thomas outlanded at an airfield with a broken canopy and damage to his right wing. The Swede flew back here with damage to his tail. The Swede was found responsible (he was joining Thomas who was thermalling) and he has been disqualified for the day and banned from flying for 2 competition days. Magically a new LS8 has appeared for Thomas to fly today, FX.
What a terrible start to the competition - but of course it could have been worse, and it does give perspective.
On a brighter note Mike and Allan had a good day, so the team Hemlock bottle is not completely empty. Only joking, Pete and Tobi have both been doing this long enough to know that that is how it is.
It's just such a shame when we only get to go to a comp once every 2 years at best.
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that's better Peter, the front of the scoring list looks a lot closer now. Nice flight. Some tricky weather again by the look of it, must be bad to catch Tobi and Suchanek and the Poms
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