The day started with a thorough and welcoming briefing in the DGS clubhouse by Gavin Short. There was a decent rain shower early on and low clouds but these conditions quickly lifted into a fair weather day.
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| Lily Sanders-Page in DGS K13 (Mike Sloggett) |
The launching occurred from the west with a light wind down the field. There wasn't much lift to be found however it was still a productive day. The DSGC instructors were Mike Sloggett and Peter Smith who flew the K21 first together to test flight conditions. Andrew Broderick, Chris Woodward and Lily Sanders-Page all enjoyed flights over Brentor in DSGCs K21 or in the K13 that DGS kindly allowed us to use.
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| Thanks DGS with Lily and Mike..... (Hayley Sanders-Page) |
The longest flight being 23 minutes by Lily Sanders-Page and Peter Smith. Paul Medlock took advantage of the chance to fly in an Astir, his first time in that glider type (we believe). He had three flights.
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| ....and Chris and Mike (Hayley Sanders-Page) |
Everyone from DSGC was able to experience circuits and landings from a new airfield, their confidence growing as the day progressed. KEK was derigged about 3pm and was quickly back on the road with Peter Smith on its way home.
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| Peter and Lily in KEK before being taken home (Hayley Sanders-Page) |
Big thanks to both the DSGC instructors and everyone from DGS who hosted the visit over the weekend. - Hayley Sanders-Page (first-time blogger and feet firmly on the ground still!)
