Ditchling Beacon (West Side) on a fffrreeeezzingg Dec day!

Wind was a blowing but up at Ditchling Beacon there was a little too much West in the wind to make the main bowl work without a long walk round to the other side. So, a decision was made to go and fly the slope to the West of the car park.

I was joined by Rob, Ian, Graham and Tim (happy Birthday Tim!!). Ian is a very old friend of mine from my gliding days.  He still manages to soar himself to the far flung parts on the country on good thermic days in his full sized LS7 glider. Welcome,  Ian to the blog, the old boys group and hopefully to our new club.

Ian flew his Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet. It looked a handful but after a first wobbly launch it was away and screaming around the sky (not always in full control) but it looked like a challenge. Here is a little video taken.



Rob had his Ninja and Graham had his Mijet. Unfortunately for Tim his glasses broke and he retired back to the warmth of the car. It was bitter up there but worth the effort. Just a pity more of you couldn't have made it up on the hill to enjoy the strong lift and friendly banter.