A
group of glider pilots from the London Gliding Club led by Robin
May and Ed Downham took a Duo Discus (LGC), an ASH-25 (13), an LS-4
(70) and a Robin tow plane on an expedition to the Swiss and Austrian
Alps.
No
particular location was planned, since the weather patterns would
dictate our route and the airfields to be used. The main aim was
to maximise the amount of cross country Alpine flying. Much research
was done as to suitable airfields and potential cross countries,
but the plan was rarely 24 hours in advance.
The
diary pages show how the trip evolved. The result was a considerable
amount of breath-taking and memorable Alpine flying for all members
of the group. Many new friends were made from Gliding Clubs across
the Alps.
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