Dartmoor Gliding News-Saturday 21st May 2022

 The day started with a heavy overcast sky and a light southerly breeze forecast the strengthen and veer to the south west. Not a classic soaring day but that was not going to deter us today.

A southerly crosswind under an uninspiring sky

We welcomed a couple of new members today. Steve Leeson has joined with a new Fixed Price to Solo and Steven Inglefield has return after his One Day Course to continue with his training. Both flew with Rick Wiles. A warm welcome to you both.

Steve Leesson with Rick

We also welcomed 2 One Day Course Candidates Rob Edy and Michael Machin. Both flew with me and were making good progress in using the controls. Both left with smiles on their faces.

One Day Course Candidate Rob waiting to go

Michael Machin is keen to go again

There were several notable flights from the private gliders who were up to the challenge of climbing away in the difficult conditions. These included Phil Hardwick ( DG300) 1hr 46, Stephen Fletcher ( Open Cirrus) 1hr 6, Andy Davey ( Libelle) 1hr 23, and Ged Nevisky / Malcolm Wilton-Jones ( Twin Astir ) 1hr 32. All of these times were acheived while local soaring.

Difficult to spot Brentor Church from here

Some sun on the ground 

Sharing a thermal with the Open Cirrus

Mark Elliot captured the dramatic arrival of the Open Cirrus

So, a busy day with 44 launches and 2 new members. Excellent.

Steve