Dartmoor Gliding News-Saturday 5th December 2015

Our 4th winter storm, Desmond passed by a long way to the NW ( near Iceland in fact ) but the effects are very clear to see. There are very strong winds; far too much to consider flying today. But our advantage is that there was no rain which gave our centre track repair team an easier day of it up on the runway.

Mike and Simon. Today's track repair team
In the hangar, David and Rick fitted a new alternator to the “new” Suzuki Vitara which has joined the collection of airfield vehicles.

Rick replacing the alternator on the Vitara
Elsewhere, I continued the work on the simulator aimed at improving the feel and accuracy of the controls.

We were pleased to see the return of club member Martin Broadway from sunnier climes. Just 5 minutes after his arrival, Martin joined the track repair team on the wind swept runway.

Steve

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