Dartmoor Gliding News–Saturday 10th May 2014

The weather forecast showed very deep low pressure system with strong winds and that is exactly what we got.

There was a small group of members at the airfield to continue with the maintenance schedule. I took the tractor and commissioned the recently repaired roller. This device is now full of concrete and probably weights about 5 tons. The take off and landing areas have been rolled.

Have roller will travel
The wind on the runway was extremely strong, it was difficult to stay on your feet at times. My thoughts were with the youngsters on the Ten Tors expedition and the crews of the Sea King helicopters providing safety cover.

The ML To Do List
In the hangar the usual trio of Rick Wiles, Allan Holland and David Bourchier started on the refurbishment of the ML winch. This work will take some time to complete but they made a great start.

Rick Wiles at work on the ML winch
David Bourchier looking very studious
As well as work on the ML winch Allan did some work on the K13 canopy

The weather for Wednesday looks a lot better. ( fingers crossed )

Steve

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