We arrived at the Centre National de Vol a Voile (French National Gliding Center) in St. Auban late on Friday night. We pitched our tent (yes, we are camping in a tent) and started to get settled. On Saturday it rained, so there was no flying. Instead, we went to the town of Digne les Bains where there was a Lavender-fest going on. (Photo: The entrance to lavender world)
Yesterday (Sunday) Tim flew with Roland Stuck, the competition director of the Grand Prix for about 5 1/2 hours in a Duo Discus.
There's a TV crew here shooting the competition for broadcast - maybe even in the US - as a 30 minute show. I tagged along while they filmed Tim and Roland, as well as other pilots, from the top of the Lure Mountain. It was a spectacular view and the pilots looked like they were having fun, too. (Photo: The Leading Edge TV guys filming as one of the gliders makes a pass. Note the confused hiker looking on.)
The weather for the next three days looks pretty good. Of course, the situation is more questionable on Thursday, when the practice days begin.
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These two camels were hanging out at the lavender festival.)
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Thanks for your note. The WX has been outstanding on August 30 and 31.
I tagged along while they filmed Tim and Roland, as well as other pilots, from the top of the Lure Mountain.
That picture makes a wonderful desktop wallpaper. I have been staring at it for days now and am still not even starting to get bored with it.
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