Gliding in wave at Aboyne - UKMSC 2023

[@delboy1727]

That brings back memories. I only flew at Aboyne once, but managed to achieve my Diamond Height badge in superb wave. It was the same day that a couple of guys set a new UK altitude record in a 2-seater, climbing to some 30+ thousand feet. I haven't flown for some time now, so I imagine that record has since been broken, but it was an epic day.

[@flystiker]

Great achievement, hard to find the right day for a Diamond !

[@tomarmstrong1281]

Thank you for sharing happy memories. The last time I was there was in a Pirat 1970s. Before GPS and, on one occasion, launching from Portmoak, I got high in wave. The wind from the west was stronger than I calculated. The gaps below had closed in. Descending through the cloud, I was somewhat disconcerted to see nothing but sea. Fortunately, with plenty of altitude, ten minutes on a westerly heading brought the shoreline into view.

[@flystiker]

Wow, glad you made it back! Modern tech makes navigation much easier (and safer), but it is still better if you can see the ground 🫣

[@tomahawk5115]

👌👌👌👌

[@flyingroy1965]

Tug pilot is a hooligan ! . . . .

[@flystiker]

That the best type ... 😄

[@n2b998]

Deeside tuggies generally are