DGS News - Saturday 8th June 2013

Blue sky, warm, strong NE wind, high pressure possible limited local soaring.

Pitch inspection by CFI Don

 Today was designated as an Instructor Training day, so ab-initio flying was limited today.The instructors  spent the morning in a huddle discussing the future changes in ratings etc. and muttering phrases that seemed to contain the word “bloggs” very frequently.After a very nice lunch provided by club Secretary Sandra, the instructors  spent most of the afternoon flying with each other in seemingly endless practice flights.

Steve & Martin in deep conversation

David Jesty and Ged Nevisky

Meanwhile, Bob Pirie was getting some flying in his ASW20, in fact he had the longest flight of the day at 55 minutes. Mike Jardine made an appearance in his Astir to keep Bob honest.

New member Tony Dean in conversation with Don

We welcomed a new club member Tony Dean, an ex ATC cat 3 instructor who began his conversion to sport gliding with CFI Don Puttock. Also visiting today was Air Experience candidate Andrew Trevarton who was spoiled for choice of instructors to fly with.

Visitor Andrew Trevarton enjoyed a 20 minute soaring flight with David

While all the flying fun was taking place the committee held 2 separate meetings, one in the morning a one later in the evening. Now that’s dedication.

Steve