First day of competition. Our three man team is ready to go. Bill, John and Richard have their gliders at the ready. Fog delayed the start for a short while but comp started at 7.15, A seven round competition we started on pole 3. Every one maxed the first round but on subsequent rounds everyone dropped, very … Read More
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Free Flight European Championships, Romania Report – Tuesday 23rd July
Free Flight European Championships, Romania. Daily Reports 21st- 22nd July
7am – Further torrential rain has brought chaos to the competition this morning. Competitors are here eager to fly , but conditions are very poor. Most of us are sheltering in cars or under gazebos. Waterproof clothing is the required attire today 9am – Competition postponed until midday due to conditions. 11am – Returned to the field after 11am … Read More
Free Flight European Championships, Romania. Daily Reports 18th – 20th July
Those of us travelling by Whizz Air on the 8.10 am flight to Cluj-Napoca met up at Luton Airport in the early hours of the morning. Numerous large boxes were deposited at the over size luggage desk and we made our way through all the checks. Boarding was quick as soon as we were called, and although … Read More