Typical Events at Bannerdown Gliding Club
Expedtions: Talgarth, Wales - March 2006
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DAY AT TALGARTH IN MARCH The Black Mountains Gliding Club is located in Talgarth in the Black Mountains. I suppose that it should be described as a “hill-top” site although it is also at the foot of some spectacular ridges and is noted also for wave flying. It is an all aerotow site on a grass field. You can choose which run to use for take-off, and where to land. Carl took off from the trailer park, with a slight side wind and Mike took off from the hedge directly into wind. Both landed uphill and with a side wind. The resulting ground run is short. |
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Our intention was to take three aircraft and to stay all week. As it happened, the weather was poor for the week - but Carl Peters and Mike had a nice day with two flights of about 1.5 hours each. Before flying there was a good briefing from CFI Don Puttock. I believe he thought that we would both do a long distance flight in one day – but this will be useful for future reference, While waiting on the ground, you are always well entertained by BMGC Members. There is a drink making facility, and snacks are always available. |
| The wind was from the North-West and their main ridge and many others will work in this direction. We also had the benefit of a gorgeous sunny day and thermals, in addition. The mountains had a covering of snow and the visibility was excellent. It was possible to flyout in the valley, using thermals and return to the ridge for a 2-3 knot climb. |  |
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| (Left) Mike in V17, waiting at the launch-point in front of Talgarth’s K13. Registration K13 - a good one for your logbook. This is a well-used K13 that has given BMGC many years of mountain flying. (Right) Picture of the sunlit ridge at Talgarth. | |