Dartmoor Gliding News-Wednesday 16th November 2022

A small team of seven arrived at the airfield today to fly. The RASP was predicting a lowering of the cloud base and rain around 2pm.

Overcast over a damp airfield

Training commenced with Guy Balmer having first conducted ground briefings by myself and Peter Howarth on Launches and Turning. These were then put into practice by Guy.

K8 was brought out and flown by those looking to keep current. Every opportunity needs to be taken now we have Autumn conditions to contend with.

K8 at the launchpoint

The rain as predicted arrived at the airfield at the east end launch area resulting in Robin’s third flight ending in hangar landing.

Rain approaching

The gliders were cleaned , dried and arranged in the hangar ready for the next outing.

Mike Jardine