Dartmoor Gliding News-Saturday 21st March 2015

The weather forecast for today looked reasonably favourable; lightish northerly wind mostly blue skies and definitely no rain; spring is here at last. The soaring forecast was not as positive but that would not be allowed to get in the way of some gliding action.

Chris Jones shared his view of the runway while driving the tractor and roller

Before flying activities could start though there were several housekeeping tasks to do. The monthly maintenance ( cleaning, vacuuming, canopy cleaning, lubricating ) on the aircraft was brought up to date. While this was being done the tractor and roller were put to good use.

Old Friends - Left to right
Steve Clark. Allan Holland, John Bolt, Trevor Taylor and Ged Nevisky with his back to us

Today saw the return of several old friends. Steve Clark dropped in and spent the afternoon with us. Trevor Taylor made his first visit to the airfield after his period of illness. Today also saw the return to the club of the Green Party i.e.. Roger and Barry Green. Roger is planning to base himself and his ASW20 at DGS for the coming year. Welcome home Roger.

Roger with his ASW20

The flying saw some soaring the best flight of which was junior club member Elliot Acton with Rick Wiles in K13 G-DDMX who remained airborne for 28 minutes. The best of the rest was Roger Green in the ASW20 at 20 minutes.

Trevor had a short flight with me in the K13

A day for old friends and junior pilots.

Steve