Dartmoor Gliding News-Wednesday 4th February 2015

With the snow-capped peaks of Dartmoor in the distance and the bright sunshine the views were spectacular.

The reality was slightly different: Frozen tractor hydraulics, gliders breaking through the permafrost on tow-out to the launch point and having to be man-handled out of the mud and the who-can-wear-most-layers competition to combat the cold.

K13 G-DDMX basks in the late afternoon sun while the club members try to combat the cold

With a 90 degree crosswind and a non-working ridge the launches were low and the flights were short. However, all who wanted to fly did so, enjoying the beautiful views from aloft and helping to maintain their currency ready for the next soaring opportunity. (Fingers crossed, next Saturday!)

Pilot Chris Jones in the K8 looking NE overhead the west end on the airfield.
Snow caps the higher tors in the distance

David Jesty