matt_k Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Do you fly more in the winter or summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Deffo the winter for me A) because when its silky, it's super silky and B) because I have less students and more time. I also like the visuals... Misty Valley, frosty trees... thick Inversion layers and so on. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 my first flight was in the month of november, first few flights after that were all in winter, I did not do a forward launch until I was on my 7th flight, thats how windy it was, but as Si says, when its smooth.................. , especialy in the evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 The foliage is smaller in the winter aswell Outcast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 But is there not less flying days in the winter, always seems to be to windy to me !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Again - straight from my flightlog spreadsheet, as previously mentioned in other recent postings.... % of total flying hours Spring 23.33% Summer 47.03% Autumn 18.86% Winter 10.78% Or more accurately by month- Jan 3.27% Feb 3.22% Mar 3.84% Apr 9.41% May 10.07% Jun 14.65% Jul 16.45% Aug 15.93% Sep 8.60% Oct 7.45% Nov 2.81% Dec 4.29% Collated over 5 years- almost 500hrs flying. Not jsut inluenced by weather, the fact that i have almost 2 weeks off work for Christmas in Dec/Jan, and 2 weeks off in August account for high percentages in those months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Again - straight from my flightlog spreadsheet, as previously mentioned in other recent postings....% of total flying hours Spring 23.33% Summer 47.03% Autumn 18.86% Winter 10.78% Or more accurately by month- Jan 3.27% Feb 3.22% Mar 3.84% Apr 9.41% May 10.07% Jun 14.65% Jul 16.45% Aug 15.93% Sep 8.60% Oct 7.45% Nov 2.81% Dec 4.29% Collated over 5 years- almost 500hrs flying. Not jsut inluenced by weather, the fact that i have almost 2 weeks off work for Christmas in Dec/Jan, and 2 weeks off in August account for high percentages in those months. OMG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I tend to fly more in the summer bigger thermals!!! and warmer when i fly in the winter its normally a quick 30/1hr blast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 As above. Love the long thermic flights. Plenty of bumps to keep you awake and too old to freeze anymore unless there's a gain of £ 25 per hour. Winter is a good time to learn though. Cold makes shorter flights, so plenty of landing and takeoffs. Time to get used to the air and ready for the thermals in six months . If you're thinking of taking lessons....get started now!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Similar pattern, enjoying the summer thermals can't be beaten! The extra evening flying time in the summer makes winter flying hours second best. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Interesting Norbert! Mine is similar too... but i can show flights and hours... Looking a bit cluttered now with over 5 years results input. I'm showing cumulative hours/flights here- month by month for each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Managed to squeeze a half hour flight in tonight, running like stink in sinking cold air but the rewards were soo worth it! Pros and cons of cool air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes it was sinking air alright !! Only just managed to get airborne, but it was a cracking flight !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Roll on the summer , not much flying so far this winter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpulling Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Def agree with that ,its been windy for ages ,bring on those crisp frosty bright mornings ,they must be just round the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Yes whats going on with the weather its been windy for ages, whens it gonna end? Anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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