Have you noticed that you seem to get two completely contradicting weather reports from the BBC weather and the Met Office now. I understand that there data now comes from two different sources rather than the BBC sharing the Met Offices data but surely in this day and age they should be able to agree what the weather is doing over the next two days?????
Anyway......
This weekend looks like it will bring some rain (thankfully!) but on which day is the question. Again take your pick. One sais Saturday is worst the other it's Sunday.
Both seem to agree that there will be a sunny period tomorrow afternoon and it will be breezy with a 20 - 30mph WSW - SW wind. Yes, I know its exciting as we can go slope soaring for once in a long time.
Depending on the exact wind direction It could be Itford Hill, Mill Hill or the Long Man as flying site options.
Sunday looks like a S wind with a good chance of some rain,
If we do get a WSW wind then Itford Hill could be an option as its a nice place to fly and land with easy parking at the bottom but the wind would be slightly off the slope.
I will have a chat with the master of all that is gliding and weather related issues (Ian) and finalise the flying details, timings etc later on today.
UPDATE @ 15.50 Friday
Ian thinks the wind will be South Westerly and will be going flying at Mill Hill in the morning (Sat AM) but I can't make it in the morning.
The BBC are giving 40+ mph winds Saturday PM so I will leave flying this weekend.
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Hi Paul, I will be there if it's not raining !!!
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