Rieti WGC - Day 5 Continued

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Report by: Janine 

Well, yesterday things went well. Andrew left first and landed home first. The 67 crew went pretty much ballistic when we heard him on the radio – we almost didn’t because we weren’t expecting him back already. So, with much clapping and jumping up and down the three of us, Conrad, Sabine and myself, welcomed him home with the South African flag flying high at Springbok Camp 2 (Ulf’s camper).

Andrew was very happy with his flight because he enjoyed himself and he flew it his own way.

However, then the rest of the field came in and the scoreboard changed rather drastically. He is happy with his performance yesterday and is working hard to repair the damage caused by his bad day, bit by bit.

Just before Andrew landed we got a big surprise. Ronnie Jucker, a former EPGC club member now living in Switzerland appeared on the airfield. It’s fantastic to see him, so much so, they came over for supper and Sabine made us Italian pasta with garlic, olive oil and herbs as well as a huge salad.

Sadly though Sabine’s two weeks of holiday come to an end tomorrow so it will be Conrad and myself crewing for 67 but I have no doubt Ronnie will be helping out when he is around. He already has a crew card so I think we should put him to work.

Tomorrow is a rest day because the weather is not looking good and I think the pilots and crews need a rest. Apart from the stress of competition flying, it is really hot on the ground and this adds to the tiredness. We are currently melting in 36 degrees C, in the shade.

Once again, thanks to all of you for the support, and I am not just referring to the South Africans, our friends all over the world too.

So, keep an eye on the scoreboard, folks.