Some challenging conditions at the Bungalow

4 0f us gathered on the Bungalow slope and Dave sat in the car at the bottom. Indications were that wind speed was in excess of 30mph. Unfortunately the only anemometer was broken.

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Pictured left to right; Ian, Peter and Andrew leaning against the cold wind.

I was the only one stupid enough to try to launch  😀  and the P2K promptly hurtled over our heads and behind the slope at a rapid rate. Fortunately I had enough power to gently edge it forward (with full down elevator) and out into the clean air. Most of the flight was spent leaning hard on down elevator. Some exciting flying!

Eventually managed to gently slide slip it on to the ground  for a clean gentle landing.

The wind dropped a bit and Andrew gave his new build a shot but it didn’t end well. Only minor damage.

At that point we decided to call it a day and head home after a debrief with Dave.

It’ll be better next time.

Rob

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