An even moister and foggier re-run of last Wednesday. Not much point in taking photos this time; no flying and just the usual gang undertaking a combination of ground training, flying the simulator, tackling various chores and having a natter with the woodburner roaring in the background.
Don was there intending to do Steve's BI completion flights, but with the weather as it was, and Andrew and Phil hoping to do their navex and field landing exercises this weekend, our CFI delivered an excellent and well-attended lecture on field selection and landings.
Continuing the airfield improvement work initiated by our Field Manager last Wednesday, a small team got stuck into levelling the access track from the hangar where it crosses the airfield, and rolling some of the more dodgy parts of the landing areas.
This soggy and dark season can be a bit of a 'downer' for glider pilots, and moves are currently underway to use it as an opportunity to initiate some training in the use of radio, as well as briefings on the opportunities, techniques and potential risks of wave soaring. The sessions will be tailored for pilots of all levels, including pre-solo, so keep an eye on the Forum for more information.
DGS is much more than 'just a gliding club' so even when it's pretty obvious that a flying day is likely to turn into a non-flying day, do come along and share in the ground training, work programme, fresh air and good company of a great bunch of enthusiasts. And how many other clubs have a simulator, highly tuned wooddburner and irresistible tea-swindle?
Bob Pirie
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