On Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:35:23 +0100, Axel Berger wrote:

> Martin Gregorie wrote:
>> In a glider you get the landing right first time, every time
>
> Nowhere more than at Gimly airport.

Found it on GoogleEarth, looking somewhat neglected in 2014 - there's no
more recent imagery. Wikipedia tells me its where the Gimly Glider landed
after an Imperial vs metric refuelling cockup. That makes it somewhat
famous.

Two of the more 'interesting' fields I know are:

Eden Soaring: 54° 41.927'N 2° 34.989'W
The Mynd: 52° 31.081'N 2° 52.732'W

Both are 90 degree cross wind in good soaring conditions and both are
winch sites. Eden Soaring is 2.5km west of the nearest soarable Pennines
slope and The Mynd airfield is on top of its ridge with recommended
landing approach speeds of at least 70kts if the slope is working. Its
also about the only bungee launch site in the UK that is still used
regularly. Both get decent wave in suitable conditions.


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