Dartmoor Gliding News - Saturday 6th September 2025

 Low pressure still very much in charge firing seemingly endless fronts across the area. Today we were happily between the fronts but in a strong airflow. The strong wind made the decision to cancel visitor flying inevitable.

Val and Rick

Off they go

And back again

CFI Rick Wiles decided that we would fly the K13's. The day was limited to Instructors and IFP's only to fly P1. The first flight demonstrated that although strong, the wind was in was well within limits and several flights were undertaken. The best of these was a 25minute effort by Scratch with John Allan in the front seat. What they were staying up on was uncertain. A mix of ridge from the southern slopes and a little wave would be a good guess.

The view from the top of the launch looking south

The wind did increase enough that at 1pm we stood down to wait fir relatively calmer conditions and by 3pm we were flying again.

Everyone who want to flew. Several early pilots improved their handling skills with Rick.

Steve