Feels like the last day of summer

 I hope I'm wrong but a week after the focus of the Welsh open I joined some club mates thermal hunting in light breezes. Perhaps the last time this year I could be flying without my coat on. 

  After reflecting on the Welsh open I know that I have to get to know the saker better, both with set up but also ballast. It didn't really workout, with ballast being left in bag all day. 

  The Falcon has been a companion to me for so long that I find it so easy to snif out and center on any lift. It's tempting to fly just this model all the time. It's amazing how easy it is to get used to the bigger Saker. A few months of tweaks to come!

Welsh open day 1

 Just on the way down from the hill after day 1 of this year's Welsh open.  After a wet morning, racing was started on mickies. With the wind in an awkward direction it was always going to be a day of wide ranging times and grumbling pilots. 

  I'm sure when the leader board is published there will be some surprising placings.  I've been very happy with the way my Saker has flown all day. Even as round 3 petered out and the wind swung so far off the slope, I felt confident in the model. 

  A well run, top day on the slopes with some good mate- what's not to like?