Well done to Jonathan Huband for getting His diamond distance flying Aston Down – Norman Cross – Sandhill Farm – Mynd – Aston Down in a time of 8hrs 4 mins. It was forecast to be a “750” and although not quite as good as hoped there were long distances achieved on the ladder. Eugene manage a credible 250km to Banbury, Clee Hill, Chipping Camden and back.in CMV flying the last leg into wind. The Duo (572) flew to Cambridge Kings College and back (c. 320km) with Chris Swann and David Roberts aboard. Near Cambridge they saw the Nympsfield ‘Starship Enterprize’ – the Nimbus 3 number 970, maybe with John McWilliam on board. David Roberts went to collect Fraser Wilson (Vega) from a field near Highworth; Fraser was on his 500km attempt and needed one more thermal to get home but the sky did not oblige. Simon Buckley managed a 300km from a late start and I did 370km in the mosi, all in all a good day.Throughout the country there were 3 x 750km, 1 x 700km and numerous 500km flights. The week’s course, run by Tony Hayes with three participants completed successfully with one solo and conversion to the Pilatus on Friday, getting a Silver height but without a logger. Ah well, there is always next time. (Sorry to all having to work and therefore missed it!)

This entry edited (by SC) to combine with a contribution from David Roberts.