Dartmoor Gliding News – Saturday 9th November 2013

If you had listened to the BBC forecast I am sure that you would have stayed at home as many of our members and visitors had. Careful perusal of the Met Office forecast actually revealed a rain free period between 10:30 and 3pm. This is exactly what we got and those members turned up were rewarded with some nice flying with the wind straight down the runway and a chance to move training / currency forward with CFI Don.

Peter looks pleased at reaching an important training milestone today.

 Rick Wiles and Mike Jardine used the opportunity to move their BI training forward. The big news of the day though is that we sign up two new members. Junior Peter Clifford signed up as a full member after the end of his 3 month temporary membership. Peter marked the occasion with an important milestone in his training, his first unprompted flight. He flew the launch, circuit and landing without any input from Don. Excellent.

New member Stefi seen here launching aircraft

The other new member is Romanian glider pilot Stefi Guiu, who is currently studying nutrition and health at Plymouth University has joined us and had three flights with Don working towards re-establishing her solo status. Welcome to the club Stefi

As expected the cloud darkened and the rain started again at 3:45 sending us scurrying back to the clubhouse for tea and medals.

An surprisingly good day.

Steve