Just a short note to share with you the achievements of the Hang Glider pilots who are on the Summer Camp I planned this year.
We are based in Postmasburg.
On our first day, 5th December, all the pilots landed around Klerksdorp. Their average distance in a straight line was 390km.
On our second flying day, 7th December, all pilots competed a tri angle flight. This was a new SA record for all 3 pilots. The distance achieved was 300km in a tri angle, with all 3 gliders arriving overhead Postmasburg at 6.45pm after a flight of 7 1/2 hours. Route was Postmasburg, Douglas, Prieska and back to Postmasburg.
The 3rd day was difficult, with pilots only averaging 330km each, and being terribly tossed around by Cb's and gust fronts. They all landed around Colesburg.
Today, the 4th day, I towed 4 pilots aloft, starting at 11am. A hard day. Hard, tight thermals. 3 line breaks during tow. Me grabbing at tubes to hold steady
. Last pilot released 12h15.. a late start... But amazing flights.The retrieve driver has just called me, and given me the following:
1. Stefan, in a standard class 1 HG, landed in Reddersburg, OFS. straight line distance 335km
2. Gunther, also in a standard class 1 HG, landed on a farm N/E or Rouxville. Straight line of 430km. Will be a new SA record when verified.
3. Toni, in a class 5 HG called ATOS, landed some-where between Lady Grey and Elliot in the Eastern Cape. His straight line flight of approx 540km. Also a new SA and possibly world record. Will verify these distances off their GPS's tomorrow. Toni will get to swim the duck pond at our B&B tomorrow... will post a few photos in a day or two.
Only expecting them home in the early hours of the morning.
South Africa......the new home of Big Skies.....
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