Suffolk Competition Day 2

Summary of flying for Sunday 6 September 2009
Total Hours0h 11m
Best Height Gain862 feet
Total Flights2

A collection of photographs from Day 2 of the Suffolk Coastal Floaters Hang Gliding competition at Mendlesham, Suffolk.

Dan landing his Sting 3 at Mendlesham.

Dan winching up at Mendlesham in Suffolk on his AirBorne Sting 3 hang glider.

Duncan launching his Aeros Target at Mendlesham.

Keith M. high above the Mendlesham airfield during the club competition.

Keith M. on tow at the Suffolk Coastal Floaters hang gliding competition.

Keith W launching his Sting 2 hang glider at the Suffolk Coastal Floaters Hang Gliding competition at Mendlesham airfield, Suffolk.

Richard gets one his landings a little bit wrong!

Dragging out the tow lines ready for the next pair of hang gliders to be launched.

Richard H. launching his Aeros Stealth at the Suffolk competition.

Richard on his final approach.

Steve B. on tow hoping to find a thermal and get away.

Steve B. on tow hoping to find a thermal and get away.

Steve landing his hang glider at Mendlesham Suffolk.

Keith M. launching his hang glider at the Suffolk Coastal Floaters hang gliding competition.

Dan starting his winch up at Mendlesham in Suffolk on his AirBorne Sting 3 hang glider.

Dan positioned at take-off about to winch launch his AirBorne Sting 3 hang glider.

Gliders neatly positioned ready for the days flying activities at the club competition.

Flying Log(s)


TypeWinch Launch
DateSun, 06 Sep 2009 - 13:00
GliderAirBorne Sting 3:168
SiteMickfield Hall
Duration00h 06m
CommentsThermic, wind varying from S to SW making for some cross wind tows.
Height Gain862 ft
Distance
Total Hours27h 28m

TypeWinch Launch
DateSun, 06 Sep 2009 - 14:00
GliderAirBorne Sting 3:168
SiteMickfield Hall
Duration00h 05m
CommentsThermic, wind varying from S to SW making for some cross wind tows.
Height Gain650 ft
Distance
Total Hours27h 33m

Total Flying Statistics

The total flying statistics up to and including 06 Sep 2009:

Total Hours27h 33m
Longest Flight1h 15m
Gliders Flown3
Unique Sites Flown16
Best Height Gain2,508 feet
Total Distance7.0 km
Furthest Flown7.0 km
Total Flights113
Hill Launches69
Winch Launches44
Aerotow Launches0