We are delighted that the kind people of Woolley Moor keep inviting us back to fly at such a picturesque location; however, trying to position a show in the rolling Derbyshire hills, with one end of the display line significantly higher than the other and a venue which looks quite similar from various angles, can prove challenging. Throw in some bucketing turbulence, coupled with strong winds, and you have the building blocks for an exciting day out!
As we passed Leicester and assessed the winds aloft, we were mentally attuned to what we thought the conditions would be like at Woolley Moor but nothing could have prepared us for the sheer brutality which we subsequently experienced close to the ground. The conditions were so rough that it would have been unsafe to fly our normal full routine and just staying over the site was a full-time job. It can be extremely frustrating when the weather conspires against you to that degree
We achieved all we could in the circumstances and breathed a sigh of relief as we climbed up into smoother air (a relative term!) for the short flight to Leicester. We clambered out of our aeroplanes, somewhat relieved to be back on terra firma, and hoped that the boisterous day hadn’t adversely affected the ground-based fun. We would love to come again but hopefully someone will turn the wind down a bit next time!
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