We had a plan today. We had to get the best flights in for Eva because she was flying back home early evening. Plan was Pena Rubia with the Northwest winds predicted, a very good time in the year to enjoy and play at my favourite site.

Then with the breeze destress at Palomaret. Done !

When we arrived at Pena Rubia, winds were very very off, almost 90 degrees off, and this on the pretty tricky take off, spanish grass !!....

Lode and Nick sky-rocketed above the antennas, but made a mistake trying to to the transition to Biar. Toni, with some guidance ... , didn't follow their track and searched for lift more out in the valley. Good one, winds off 90 degrees, northwestern site early in the afternoon, valley thermals. His turn now, he climbed to 1500 m, which means 700 meter above take off in no time.
Eva's turn, very keen on flying this Polish girl living in Germany, having a Danish friend. Forward launch, yes for those who've been here, challenging at Pena Rubia, but very ok.

Time to go destress with some easy thermal flying at Palomaret later in the afternoon. Wind at take off to 25 k, max. No problem, a haze in the valley, the breeze would soon be there. Maybe just a collision of that breeze with the thermals would spoil a stressless flight, but that would only be for 10 minutes. Bingo !

All in the air, Lode (Independence), Nick Airwave Ibiza, Andy Niviuk HOOK, Kath Niviuk HOOK, Peter APCO, Toni Advance, Phil NOVA and some local pilots as well. Big fun, not too crowded as there was a competition held in Sierra del Buey.
Alex with his Paratech (gosh they make them big), Carmen Axispara, Icaro glider, Gin Zulu,

and even a Pro-Design, yes a huge variety of paragliding brands. A huge mix of very experienced to low airtime pilots, no stress all having fun on this lazy hot sunny afternoon.

This week we'll fly every day, doyouwanna make a bet ?