Ridge Day

Jan 17, 20191 min read

Thursday 17th – another ridge day

Clear blue sky and a wind from the north – what more could one ask for? First launch was Bob B in the Vega and only returned 32 minutes...

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Jan 9, 20191 min read

Wednesday 9th Jan – Ridge day

Normally at this time of year it’s all about who can do a double digit flight. Not so today. Out of the 35 launches (yes, 35!) only 5...

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Sep 18, 20161 min read

Saturday 17th – Who needs an aerotow…

…when launches to over 2,000′ (2 up in a K13) are available off the winch? With a lively north wind we got to play on the ridge. The...

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Nov 22, 20151 min read

Ridging on Saturday

Sometimes the planets align (actually they never do as they are all on different orbital planes but I digress): A strong Nor-nor-westerly...

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Oct 18, 20151 min read

Saturday 17th Ridge – was working!

With the forecasted NE wind Carol and I felt the need to rig the Janus to see if the ridge was working and with only about 10-12 knots at...

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Apr 6, 20151 min read

Saturday 4th April -Ridge day!

As Colin predicted Saturday indeed turned out to be a ridge day and many ridge flights were flown. With the good headwind launch heights...

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