Lots of pilots about on Sunday - visitors for the comps. Some needing AFRs would you believe! We had about 30 launches and used both IGR and MRP to tow. The other tugs from Queensland arrived in the afternoon just before the rain started.
Today was the first day of the comp - a practice day as much for the organisers as the pilots. The whole field flew except for one glider. We had quite a long and detailed briefing to start with - too much for all the pilots to take in judging by the questions we got asked later. Numerous pilots don't seem to have noticed that I am the comp director, because they keep asking me if I had a good flight! Comp directors in National Contests are not allowed to fly :-(
We attempted a 12.30 start, and managed to start at 12.40, so only 10 minutes late. The weather was kind - plenty of cu so the launching went smoothly and didn't have to be held up at any time.
The gliders flew Mullaley or Tambar Springs (club, sports) Narrabri and back to Keepit on a 2.5 hr AAT. Everyone made it back despite the conditions falling apart somewhat towards the end.
Chris seems to have the scoring under control - its a big job today, but once he knows the ID of everyone's logger and has entered it into the scoring program, the process should be much more automated.
It seems to have gone quite smoothly so far, although I think we can make some improvements. Jim Staniforth is very short of helpers to run ropes - we all chipped in today - including me. Quite exciting to see so many gliders all lined up, and a challenge to get them all launched as fast as safely possible.
More news as it happens!
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