Rieti Italy

on Friday August 3 2007

We have a valid worlchampionship, with 4 days of flying! But hopefully still more  flying days to come as only next Friday is the last competition day.

You can see all news and results on < www.wgcrieti.it> and click on WGC juniors.

Yesterday I went with the ” boys” as I call the stewards and president of the jury, to visit the Mountain Terminillo. We went to the highest point where you can come, over 3000 meters. We still climbed higher after parking the car . I only had my slippers on, so I stayed lower then the rest. They really went high with normal shoes and it scared the hell out of me. I was sitting there by myself while the boys were not to been seen anymore hidden  behind another mountain.  Not even gliders were above me while they promised we could see them there.When the boys slowly came back we finally saw 3 gliders.We rushed with big speed over the windy road to see the rest on a lower point which was fantastic!!!!Gliders on eye level height and even lower!!!! All gliders came back at the field. This was better then the day before when half of the Standard class did NOT make it home!

Till now tasks have been set carefully and for all young pilots possible to fly. Still 2 gliders damaged with no time to repair for the next days. One S.A pilot and an American pilot, both with a difficult outlanding.

The speed in both classes is high! The pilots really have good skills! In between they have had the first flying day in Ponciunai and the first practise day in Issoudun , both European Championships!Look for more news and results to their site! Cu you next time,as today is a restday and we plan something nice after lunch at the field.