Yet another glorious morning followed by cumulus popping at midday. But first a task briefing supported by Dunkin' Donuts, coffee, Bagels and mini doughnuts found by the crew.
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| Big Excitement, Small Doughnuts |
Off tow into a 5 knot climb to 5000', hang around for the start gate to open at 1340 and then charge off North with the pack of 12. Cloudbase built to over 6500' and I was feeling so much more awake and really enjoyed the flight. As per usual I disconnected with the leaders in the last 50kms and came home 7th. It was a really enjoyable 300 kms though.
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| Today's task |
After landing we met for prizegiving and a lasagne meal in the hangar. Although it was 50 miles away we could all see the SpaceX reusable rocket launch from Cape Canaveral to our East. Finally, against a glorious sunset the luckiest man in Florida rolled his beautiful Super Cub out of his private hangar behind his house (which also contains an ASH25, Nimbus 3, Stearman and Texan T-6, oh, and a garage with Willys Jeep, '64 Corvette and various other toys) to take his wife for a sunset flight.
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| Is this the best man cave on the planet? |
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| I need a man cave like this |
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| Time for a sunset flight in the Cub |
Poor thing, he's only just back from requalifying for the B-17 Flying Fortress. It must be awful being Shaun.
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