Plaine Joux & Agy
view from Agy launch
Back to ‘work’ today. We have a couple of clients who are here for a few days and this morning we flew Plaine Joux. Cloud was low over Chamonix with a relatively strong Northerly so Plaine Joux was the best option.
Dennis flying 'heavy' on small glider... conditions strong!
Difficulty was not in going up! Around mid afternoon, it all started getting a bit strong so we decided to give it a go later. After a couple of morning flights we went up again although we were expecting a ‘backwind’ but hoping for it not to be. As expected it was, so we opted for a lesser known site which works brilliantly in the evening.
Agy, turned out to be quite windy so being light on the glider wouldn’t have made such a pleasant experience but Dennis flew one of our small school gliders, he is well over the weight so could afford to fly in the stronger conditions. One other guest who also had the added advantage of weight had a pleasant evening flight too, but the light weights decided it wouldn’t be that fun a flight. Agy is a lovely site, small but potent! It’s a favourite acro site as climb outs are easy so they have ample opportunity to practice their manouvres and climb up to try again. Also the different views are great!
For Sale
We have for sale two Kortel Kamasutra 2 harnesses with pods. 1 XS and 1 M. They are both the latest models purchased in Sprng 2011 and the condition is ‘As New’ Both for €750.00 each + postage.
Kortel Kamasutra 2 with pod
We also have for sale a Small Kortel Kanibal Race, again in ‘As New’ condition with the new modified flight deck/chest strap arrangement. Yours at a mere snip of a price of only €600+ postage
Kortel Kanibal Race
Please feel free to email us at info@flyers-lodge.com …
Autumn Is Upon Us
Autumn is definately here, with the treetops all turning, the temperature dipping, a regular dampness in the morning, and condensation on the windscreens. The snow has made a fleeting appearance , settling on Varan, and the surrounding mountains although then disappearing… just a minor taste of things to come. Our flying has now taken on the more serene character of gentle air and mild soaring. It is all still very enjoyable as what we don’t have in the spring and summer months in the shape of strong thermals and xc potential, we make up for in the sheer beauty of the changing landscape and the depth of colour, artists revel in. So here’s to welcoming in all the changes that mother natures offers….. We are still flying, but just scraping climb outs now.
