Just a couple of pictures from the NGC->Aboyne expedition 2010 (well you never know, this could be more than just a one-off). It sounds a bit grand, but was just really John R-K, Adrian P, Pete R, and David T out on a half-term jolly.
The expedition was centred around the last week of October: half term.. from Saturday 23rd to the following Friday 29th. During those 7 days, four were wave days. Both JRK and Adrian got checked out on the Saturday, having travelled up over Friday and early Sat. I arrived shortly before six on Saturday to see JRK landing in the dusk, through the rain, having just had a check-flight up to 4k' in wave.
The other flying days were Sunday (ridge/low wave & shower dodging), Monday (Adrian went
up to 12K odd and then decreasing), Tuesday (I think that one bloke from Booker got around 15K'), Thursday (wave good to 20k). The Deeside members were very welcoming and helpful. The club facilities are great, and the atmosphere was very easy. Even on non-flying days there is plenty to do. Walking was great with stunning scenery, and if you bring family - then towns such as Ballater and Aboyne will keep the shoppers happy.
 Monday: View of Morven hill with snow on it, from about 6.5k'. The previous week had been a cold snap.
The wind is from the W. The higher cirrus clouds are showing N-S ridges.
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 Thursday October 28th: JRK taking 'team FGP' photos |
 Now it's his turn to pose.
Check out the length of the shadows at 57ยบ North at 10.24 BST!
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 Here is the Dee valley, looking towards Ballater, at around 12K'. Wind from the SW. As the valley in which Deeside GC sits runs E-W (main runway is 09/27), there is turbulence as soon as there is any N or S in the wind. JRK and DT managed height gains. As well as going up, Pete R managed to go 150K XC in the wave. |
 Finally, on Friday it was just too darn windy. 26Kt, gusting 38Kt from SSW. This picture is from Glen Muick (pronounced 'Mick'), looking back over Aboyne. The loch itself had white horses on it, and there was a mist of spray over the loch.... all from the wind. |
All-in-all a fantastic week. I think I'd like to go back. Roll on next October half term!
Monday: View of Morven hill with snow on it, from about 6.5k'. The previous week had been a cold snap.
Thursday October 28th: JRK taking 'team FGP' photos
Now it's his turn to pose.
Here is the Dee valley, looking towards Ballater, at around 12K'. Wind from the SW. As the valley in which Deeside GC sits runs E-W (main runway is 09/27), there is turbulence as soon as there is any N or S in the wind. JRK and DT managed height gains. As well as going up, Pete R managed to go 150K XC in the wave.
Finally, on Friday it was just too darn windy. 26Kt, gusting 38Kt from SSW. This picture is from Glen Muick (pronounced 'Mick'), looking back over Aboyne. The loch itself had white horses on it, and there was a mist of spray over the loch.... all from the wind.
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