Chariman Dave flying at the Mynd.Basically, flyable all day at the Long Mynd. Brilliant XC sky, gradually got bluer throughout the day. Thermals were a bit broken in places, and, by and large, didn’t go that high (at least, not for us!). We failed to get away, along with most other people. Ben did get away, but landed just over the back in Church Stretton. Kai did get up, did another excellent triangle. As far as I know, that was it for XCs.

It did get scratchy sometimes, and both Judith and I were forced to slope land, separately, near Black Knoll (Judith twice, in fact). I managed to relaunch; Judith was much lower the second time, right at the end of the ridge, packed away, and walked back most of the way, before giving up and phoning Katie for a retrieve.

We both flew again later, until we had finally had enough, after a lot of flying. We probably should have got away earlier in the day, but it was difficult low down; as ever, once you were high, it was probably a lot easier. Still, overall, it was a fun day, and our attitude was much better than yesterday – at least we got in the air and stayed there as long as we could! If nothing else, it builds up stamina for the days when we do get away from the ridge.

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