Dartmoor Gliding News-Saturday 9th May 2015

The day started with heavy rain which would have kept most sane people at home but there was a clearance forecast for later.

By mid morning it had stopped raining and started looking hopeful. Pilots who attended today were rewarded with some great soarable conditions with a 10 knot breeze straight down the runway so good launch heights were also on the menu.

David briefing Jeff Craggs before another training flight

Instructor David Jesty was kept busy throughout the day with training and check flights but not so busy that he and experienced pilot Malcom Roberts could post the longest flight of the day at 1 hour 16 minutes. There were lots of other soaring flights in the interesting and somewhat challenging conditions. Great fun.

K13 landing past the K8 ( just visible behind

Good view of the airfield taken fron the NE corner.

The visibility was quite good today.
The Tamar estuary at Saltash is easy to see even from this low height

We entertained 2 visitors today, Robert Manuel and returning temporary member Frank Roberts both of whom had soaring flights with Rick Wiles.

Robert and Rick

Frank looks happy to be flying again

As we were enjoying tea and medals in the clubhouse, ex member and instructor Bob Hawley paid us a visit with his daughter Adele, Within minutes Adele was encouraged into the simulator with Rick Wiles. As I left, Rick was teaching elevator control and was heard to say “Yes that was very good but shall we try it again without the loop this time!!”

A good day

Steve