Probably due to the forecast there were only six members at the club today. So we settled down to put the world to right over teas and coffees. Gavin used this time to update the glider log books with the flying hours for the last month. Andy Davey disappeared to his trailer to fettle and measure his new one man rigging aid with the assistance of Phil Hardwick.
At about 10:30 we ventured up on to the airfield. Here we found that the wind didn’t appear as strong as forecast which was optimistically backed up by readings on the weather station. So after consultation with the gathered few we decided to get a K13 out and fly those that were keen to fly the conditions.
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| K13 awaiting pilots at the launch point. |
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| John and I getting ready. |
Although the launch was relatively smooth the upper air conditions were found to be rather turbulent. We could also see a number of showers in the surrounding area so I made the decision to land long and return the glider to the hangar. This decision was also vindicated by a rather lively approach which John appreciated that it was me doing the flying.
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| One of the approaching showers. |
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| A lively windsock. |
Everything was safely packed away by 12 O’Clock and we retired to the clubhouse for more tea and lunch.
Today we showed that the gliding spirit was alive at DGS. Good effort for only one flight, but at least we tried. Thanks to Gavin, Hugh, Phil, John and Andy who made this possible.
Peter Howarth
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