Dartmoor Gliding News - Saturday 22nd February 2025

The weather gods have timed it right for once. We have a weak ridge of high pressure promising an almost spring like day with a westerly breeze, plenty of sunshine, and even the possibility of a little thermal activity. The flying start was delayed a little as yesterday's front and showers moved away.

Some interesting clouds and the breeze straight down the runway.
What more could we want?

Today's instructor commenced his list with 3 flights with Viktor followed by 2 with Zack the second of which was a 19minute soaring effort. Next came a check flight with Jamie who recorded a day topping 36 minutes before flying solo for another 19mins. Good effort Jamie. The solo pilots made several soaring flights in the K8 after it was released from the hangar by the technical team who spent several hours investigating it's weight and balance and different ballasting options.

Viktor and Mike getting ready

The view to the south with the Tamar estuary shine in the sunlight

K13 FGR ready to launch and ....

...off they go

Zack following a cloud street

By 4pm the thermals had evaporated and last flight was landed at 5pm leaving enough time for the gliders to be washed before returning to the hangar.

K8 ready for it's hangar flight

A nice almost spring like day

Steve