Day 3 - First Flight

This morning after brekky we rigged the LS8 and ballasted up. A beautiful glider! After our 2nd team psych session, we headed out to launch. Straight into 6kt and i was soon fairly comfortable with the new instruments. Although we met up several times during the flight, the team flying is really not working so we'll have to talk that one through. We had about a 330km triangle, Lake Keepit, Bingara, Bellata and home. Leg 3 was the problem with spreadout clouds, no sunshine and a strong wind. Almost on final glide, I had to turn away from the hills to avoid an embarrassing impact, and ended up landing in a lovely barley paddock. Right now I'm watching a rainbow form upwind as i wait for Dave to arrive with the trailer - not such a brilliant start to Squad week!



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