Last day before the Competition

The met man today said the weather would not be flyable so no task was set. A cold front passed through overnight and it again blew a gale today but at least the temperature has dropped. By 2pm the temperature improved and cu's popped all over but only 5 pilots took a flight. My first flight in Europe yesterday was interesting. Towed behind the Zlin - really poor climb performance and he raised the undercarriage as soon as he was a few feet above the ground. His airspeed varied 15 kts in the tow and at one stage he and I started to stall. When he dropped the gear I knew he was ready to descend - then a waggle of the wings and next thing he was diving at the ground - just as well I had my hand on the release when the gear was put down - the most horrifying tow I've ever had - and this in my first flight in the new glider. I did an orientation flight, doing about 140 kms. Opening ceremony tonight and first comp day tomorrow - I would have liked to have had more practice but weather, travel delays and glider problems had prevented this.

Jenny