Well, the dust has just settled at home following a memorable experience at Talgarth.
It is a pity that most of us had to return at lunch time on Easter Sunday and we hope the second helping of NGC visitors (Adrian and John) have as much fun as we did.

Jan and Ian are now holding the fort and doing a great job of making us all jealous that we did not stay longer.

This was my first  encounter flying a ridge and in addition I am convinced we also experienced some weak wave. Ian may be able to cast more light on this. My flight on Easter Saturday was fabulous and we explored the Cats back and Hay Bluff then tracked back in the wake of a snow cloud back over Mynydd Troed to Langorse lake. If it was not for the fact that the light was fading and we both had cold feet I am sure we would have endured a longer flight.

Many thanks to all of the instructors and members of the Black Mountains Gliding Club. Your hospitality was wonderful and I am sure you must know you have a jewel in the crown with a site like Talgarth.

To the motley crew who made the Exped enjoyable to a fault - Bob Grieve, Ben Magnani, Jenny Novak, Chris Lawrence and Tim Heighton, thank you for your company. I hope my bad taste jokes and ribbing did not upset any of you.

The photographs I took will be put onto a CD/DVD for all to have a copy. this should be available by Saturday 29 March

Until next time, because I am sure there will be, after a taste of flying in the beautiful Welsh Mountains, farewell.

Paul Wilkinson