Spring Flying in Annecy with Maison du Moulin
Last year Brendan Reid came with us for a few in days Spring.
This is what he managed to log for the Annecy XC Challenge.
| No | Start time | Launch | distance | |
| 1 | 02.05.08 10:47 | Plan Fait | 111.85 | |
| 2 | 01.05.08 12.04 | Plan Fait | 78.38 | |
| 3 | 29.04.08 14.10 | Plan Fait | 37.22 | |
| 4 | 26.04.08 13.19 | Plan Fait | 18.65 | |
| 5 | 27.04.08 12.09 | Plan Fait | 80.48 | |
| 6 | 25.04.08 10.51 | Plan Fait | 128.10 |
A total of 454.68 K
The following week Jon knocked this lot up
|
No |
Start Time |
Launch |
Distance |
|
|
1 |
13.05.08 12.36 |
Plan Fait |
56.50 |
|
|
2 |
10.05.08 11.21 |
Plan Fait |
100.37 |
|
|
3 |
09.05.08 13.33 |
Plan Fait |
53.49 |
|
|
4 |
07.05.08 11.23 |
Plan Fait |
56.69 |
|
|
5 |
05.05.08 11.22 |
Plan Fait |
46.93 |
|
|
6 |
04.05.08 12.07 |
Plan Fait |
36.76 |
|
|
7 |
03.05.08 13.52 |
Plan Fait |
49.38 |
|
A total of 400.12 K
Between the 19th of April and the 29th of June Jon clocked up 1,218.80 K in 28 flights
These flights are for one of the take offs in the Annecy Valley. There are loads of bigger distances flown by pilots using take offs near by which allow them to start earlier in the day. There were many flights of over 200 k achieved in this way.
If you fancy learning more visit the XContest site Click on ALPHA and Air Space to deselect them
Then click on Alt Google for a clearer view
Now drag and zoom to ANNECY between Geneva and Grenoble.
You will see that there is a parallel chain of auto routes in the sky between Grenoble and Cluses. Start dreaming start planning
Maison du Moulin is the ideal base for any pilot wishing to smash their personal bests this spring by flying these routes. We live in the area, understand the conditions and fly the routes. We can help you get to the right take off at the right time on the right day. Once in the air route decision taking – route finding, security – retrieves etc. We can help with it all.
You can book in for B&B or make up a group for self catering.
