Dartmoor Gliding News-Saturday 25th April 2015

There was lots of excitement about the great soaring forecast for most of the country this weekend. However, the frontal system whose passing had promised great soaring elsewhere was still firmly in place over the SW peninsula giving us low cloud and a  forecast for heavy rain later. Oh dear, a maintenance day then.

This is how we normally see Rick Wiles

There was a lot of work done by the members today but special mention must be made of Rick Wiles and David Bourchier who worked tirelessly throughout the day. By the close of play, all three Landrovers were serviceable The GusLaunch had a welding repair completed and it’s new steps had been test fitted.

The Landrovers are all serviceable again.
(We did look for a Car Show type model but couldn't find one)

Bob Sansom holding the stairs in postion while we went for a cup of tea.

 As the afternoon wore on more and more members started to appear ready for the AGM scheduled for 6:30. The business of the AGM was enacted without delay after which an interesting,lively debate ensued.

Chairman Martin Cropper guiding the AGM.
(Pity my camera doesn't have a wider lens. About half of the attendees are out of shot)

The better weather must come here soon. Please!!!

Steve