Easter Sunday saw the best flying conditions here in the Lake District so far this season; producing some of the best convergence flying I have had, anywhere! With 6500-7000ft base and very little drift, it felt like you could wander anywhere. I flew a quick 34km triangle which may not seem to grand but for those that have flown in the region will recognise just how special this day was. On closing the loop I decided the day was not yet over so went out for open xc jaunt playing with the sea breeze convergence which had set up in the Eden valley. Distance 56km.Photo credit S Ethrington
However on arriving home, I was greeted with some terrible news -
Two friends have had accidents, with one of them being a fatality. My condolences to Gordon's family and friends - The 'big fella' will certainly be missed.
Please everyone remember spring conditions can produce some truely epic conditions but these conditions sometimes do have some very unforgiving 'edges' to them. Fly safe
