Dartmoor Gliding News - Wednesday 12th February 2025

The days briefing started with a review of the RASP which indicated easterly winds but with no sign of any wave developing, 80% surface sun though through the day. However not to be deterred three privateers rigged those being Andy with his Libelle, Phil with his  DG300 and Scratch with his standard Cirrus .

Initial flights were extended circuits and training flights including a simulated launch failure for Neal Oxley which was dealt with very well. An indication of good progress in Neal’s training.

No sign of any wave but with light Easterly winds and good sunshine the thermals started to develop. 

K8 and K13 share a thermal

Returning Nymsfield member Nigel Braytook the opportunity for a
check flight with me before taking a soaring flight in the K8

Nice views across the moors with plenty of blue sky

The grass on the runway doesn't look very green from here

Nigel keeping a good lookout and staying aloft for half an hour.

K8 can be seen beyond the port wing of the K13

What better way to spend your 19th birthday for our days trial flight Samuel Rice
than to take a soaring flight with our IFP Steve Fletcher

Phil heading off for a 40 minute soaring flight in his DG300.

So the day culminated with 31 launches , some good soaring flights for all gliders with the longest at one hour 51 minutes by Andy in his libelle.

Thanks to all for making it a very good days flying.

Mike