No task today due to risk of storms and rain which arrived by 2pm.

Yesterday after the start gate Peter Groger was seen to spiral down an impact near the top of the Big Spine.  Although pilots landed to help immediately and the competition doctor was on the scene within 30minutes, the extent of the injury was too great for any form of resuscitation.  My sincere thanks to those […]

With excellent conditions with a very light S wind and base to 3100m a 90km race around the valley was set progressively zig zagging out towards the valley using the corrals , take off, the pass, Hoyoredondo, Bonilla and the red roof as turn points with goal in Piedrahita. Many pilots completed the course unaware […]

After cloud clearing by 2pm, a late take off enabled Christian Maurer to fly 91km and take the overall championship of the 4 tasks for the 2008 Piedrahita XC Open.

Blowin a hooly. No task today.

Although the forecast seemed almost impossible, the wind came on the hill and was averaging 12km at around 1pm. However the clouds were quite low and there was little sun. It was decided to launch the task, but within minutes it could be seen that there was significant turbulence in front of take off and […]

A worrying forecast with strong winds predicted and obvious signs in the clouds. However, winds averaged 11pm until 3pm, with gusts no more that 28km/hr, so most competitors got off. After 3pm the winds started to increase significantly so we stopped the task, pilots scoring to 15minutes before that time. No results yet, but plenty […]

Many pilots were hoping for a rest after late retrieves yesterday. They got what they wanted. The wind started to come on early but was soon over the back with a nice mix of dust devils. Not looking too good for the next few days. The photo is of two of yesterdays winners, Christian Maurer, […]

Fantastic convergence conditions with perfect Cus and high base. I flew tandem with Maria, a journalist with the Diario de Avila. My intention was to get to Avila and get some good shots with the camera pole, however, with that mission accomplished (and to do so deviating from the convergence line swinging much further off […]

A great day with NW and a Cu filled sky. With 3 turnpoints to maximise distance, many pilots flew to Avila, back towards Menga, and then to Avila again. Some flew to near Madrd (unaware we imagine of the airspace!).