Dartmoor Gliding Club News-Saturday 10th September 2016

Saturday started with low cloud at 700 feet but with the promise of the cloud clearing as the day progressed and it did with launches up to 1300 feet by midday.

Visitor James Moorwood

Visitor Philip Bilton looks happy to be going flying

With 5 trial flights booked I was kept busy. One guest had traveled from as far a field as Weston-super-Mare to fly with us.

Visitor Barry Stevens

Visitor Caroline Smale

And finally visitor George Williams.

New club member Sefton Greene was introduced to the basic controls of a glider whilst Instructor Ged was busy flying with Mike Bennett.

Light thermals produced a 21 minute flight for Barry Bilton from Weston did it Martin Broadway to take a flight in the Zugvogel ?

Member numbers were low so every body was busy through the day. Looking after the launches were Steve Raine and Mike Bennett. Steve finished the days flying with some IFP rear seat flying practise.

It wasn't all over until the committee meeting finished at around 8pm.

A productive day and thanks to all who made it so.

Mike Jardine