DGS News Sunday 19th May 2013

The weather was not as expected, or forecast. However the Sunday Soarers as keen and optimistic as ever, following the now famous breakfast decided to crack on and give things a try.

Ready for a flight with instructor Martin Cropper in The K13 is visitor Liz Jameson

Roger Applebloom rigged his K6, an inspired decision? Well it turned out that his effort was rewarded. He had a number of launches and the honour of longest flight was his, that is becoming a regular thing. Well done Roger.

We had a party of visitors, one of whom was our trial lesson for the day Liz Jameson. She flew in DMX with Martin Cropper and had 2 enjoyable flights. She commented how addictive gliding could be. We would all agree!

Later in the day another group of visitors called in to see us. They were from Halesland, and were returning home having been at Culdrose. It was good to welcome them and share a pot of tea and a few hobnob biscuits with them. Food and refreshment does seem to play an important part in gliding on Sundays.

DGS's newest solo pilot, Dave Parker, eyeing up the Zugvogel already 

I have  finally gone solo today. It seems to have been a long time getting here, well worth the effort though. Three launches and uneventful circuits now in the log. Yet more tea and hobnobs. ( beer to follow)

Thank you all for the constant encouragement, not only the Instructing team but also winching, retrieve, and ground crews. The team work adds to the many delightful facets of this activity.

As the flying day came to an end Mike Gadd returned from the weekends flying at The Park. He was very pleased with the outcome. Looking forward to hearing his comments on the blog also.

Dave Parker