To finalise the training to carry out introduction flights at Dartmoor Gliding, Rick and I travelled to Aston Down to meet with Don Puttock.
Early Saturday morning saw the arrival at Aston of two hot air balloons landing next to the 1 mile runway , next to arrive was Don in the number 89 bus , Aston's mobile launch point. We can pinch e few ideas from that for our project.
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| The Cotswold Gliding Club, Aston Down |
Flying started early and commenced in a PW6U , first was a familiarisation of the airfield and aircraft flight , lovely aircraft and great for the spinning exercises that were to be carried out. We had fantastic views of the Cotswolds and what a difference to be looking down at a Tarmac runway. After use of that aircraft we moved to one of the clubs K13's to continue our flights and training.
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| A PW6 2 seat glider |
We both had an excellent day at Aston and thanks go to Don for making himself available to carry out the training. Also a thanks to the members of Aston for their welcome and assistance.
Well done to Rick who is now ready to assist our team of instructors and I hope to be joining them shortly.
Mike Jardine
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