Wednesday, 30 August 2017

Its got to be worth a go........

Chucked the M60 in the back of the car and went off to find a place to fly on the cliffs.
Arrived at Mewslade Bay (just along from Rhosilli) and climbed up the cliff path to find a place to fly.
This first site didn't work very well. Launched the M60 which didn't stay up long and just made it across the small cove and landed on top. Carry on round a little further.
Here we are at Falls Bay. Very steep sided cliff edge (nearly vertical). 
Well the wind is blowing up the cliff, so let's give it a go!
Part 2 -an interesting landing........
Moved around to the main slope at the centre of the bay. Wind in my face and this launch wasn't so good. No lift!!!! Ended up on the side of the cliff in deep gorse. It bloody hurt getting to the model and took ages picking my way through the cutting and piercing gorse.

Tuesday, 29 August 2017

Evening Cliff Soaring at Worms Head Cliffs, Rhosilli

The perfect evening to tackle the big sea cliffs that run out to the Worms Head at Rhosilli. NNW wind and super smooth lift. Took the ballast out to give me a chance if anything went wrong which was the wrong decision as the lift was just mega and smooth. Launched near the car park and flew about a mile to the end looking out over the Worm. There was a large area of heather behind the cliff by the Coast Guard station. Easy landing with mild rotor into a bed of heather. Another memorable flight down here in the Gower.