With only about ten members present first thing, aerotow was the preferred launching method to ensure everyone had a worthwhile flight before rain stopped play. With our Duty tug pilot…
At the 9:15am briefing we were warned of a possible ‘blue card’ day ahead, due to wind strengths. The Launchpoint and airfield were already set up, so the first four…
Thursday offered plenty of promise for those able to make it to the airfield. A chilly north-westerly airflow and relatively dry air suggested good convection and the prospect of a…
All the ground equipment and gliders were out and ready to go before the 9:15am briefing, which meant with the Launchpoint on the southeast side, set up was a quick…
A Sunny day was forecast, although less chance of soaring meant the flying list was more manageable, but still with a fairly full clubhouse for the briefing. Duty Instructor, John…
This was our first Ad-Hoc day of the year. Unfortunately despite many pilots having not flown for months, and the fact that Wednesday was abandoned due to high wind, there…
Thursday brought a good day of flying with a strong easterly wind straight down the strip and wave around Broadhembury and Kentisbeare. A large number of members turned up as…
Saturday's forecast was obviously on people's radar all week due to the number of members who turned up early to put their names on the flying list. Even arriving at…
