Wednesday 15th December
Contrary to the forecast north-westerly wind we set up on the north-east run on a bright but cold day. There were wave clouds dotted all over the sky - the intrepid CFI took a high tow to look for the wave, but to no avail. Circuits all day and the canopy misting held off until the orange sun dropped behind the Dartmoor horizon. John St inflicted launch failure practice on several training flights.
Sunday 13th December
A lovely bright start with a fresh north easterly contributing to the wind chill, Ron went looking for the wave and found the sink - making a dirty dash back. Everybody enjoyed bumpy sinky circuits until misted canopies called it a day. KEK was derigged ready for its annual this week.
Thursday 9th December
Thursday dawned bright, but cold with a hint of west in the light northerly wind, which later backed to give a decent breeze down the strip. Plenty of circuits. About midday cloud started to appear and to show gaps across the wind. Ron took a high tow and started to climb slowly in the wave, Pete H took the next tow only to meet Ron coming down through the closing gap, and that was that. By the end of the day it had warmed up enough to melt most of the lying snow.
Sunday 5th December
A blue day with a strong turnout. After defrosting the winch fuel system there were plenty of launches. The aerotow was also in demand with tows to 3000 ft to checkout the mist in the Exe valley.
Simon M flew with Stu for some Full cat coaching and Rowan for further looping and advanced handling excercising in the K13.
Wyn was sent on his first solo, Dylan and Will continued to consolidate their recent solos.
Simon M flew with Stu for some Full cat coaching and Rowan for further looping and advanced handling excercising in the K13.
Wyn was sent on his first solo, Dylan and Will continued to consolidate their recent solos.
Saturday 4th December
The remnants of snow, low cloud and lack of people meant no flying today, but members started gathering in the afternoon ready for Emma's Carvery followed by the AGM. About 30 members enjoyed Emma's first club dinner, the AGM started on time with more than 60 attending. The usual AGM business was covered along with active discussions on Exeter University subscription fees, and slight revisions to the Constitution. There were congratulations to all who had gained personal achievements (most of which have been reported on this blog)and the trophies for 2010 were awarded to Matt *3, Henry, Rowan, Simon M, Nick H, Pete & Jill.
Food for Saturday 4 December, AGM night
Emma is cooking roast dinners for Saturday evening after flying and before the AGM.
Remember to pre-order your food, so give the club house a ring tomorrow (Wednesday).
There's a choice of Beef or Turkey and two puddings.
Remember to pre-order your food, so give the club house a ring tomorrow (Wednesday).
There's a choice of Beef or Turkey and two puddings.
Sunday 28th November
A layer of snow blanketed the field, all beautiful until the members turned up. Launching from the south west corner, the wind was chilly but the views magnificent.
With the snow and very few people around, it was an aerotow only day, with 3000 ft aerotows, the views were very much enjoyed.
Martin W and Joe had an unintentional visit into the rifle range. Diana to the rescue with icy roads and snow covered fields, the glider was swifty skated back up the icy hill to bed.
With the snow and very few people around, it was an aerotow only day, with 3000 ft aerotows, the views were very much enjoyed.
Rowan was cleared for solo loops in the K13. Matt removed Pete W from the tug to fly some launches. Everyone descended on the kitchen for lunch. After which Emma was flown by Roly. The day had an overall relaxed feel.
Thursday 25th November
Well, what a lovely day, far better than expected. It was cold and sunny all day, there was a fresh northerly (which did not help the cold) but it was a lot less strong than forecast.
A happy band of the usual "Thursday Thermallers" turned up to fly, and thermal it did - there was a short period before lunch with proper thermals and cumulus, and what looked like snow showers not far away.
Both K21s and a Junior were busy all day, and again JB grabbed the K13 this time for some Full Cat preparation for Peter F.
Emma is putting on a Carvery after flying, before the AGM, and would to know some idea of numbers to cater for. If you cannot get to the Club between now and then, please phone through your order to the Club.
A happy band of the usual "Thursday Thermallers" turned up to fly, and thermal it did - there was a short period before lunch with proper thermals and cumulus, and what looked like snow showers not far away.
Both K21s and a Junior were busy all day, and again JB grabbed the K13 this time for some Full Cat preparation for Peter F.
Emma is putting on a Carvery after flying, before the AGM, and would to know some idea of numbers to cater for. If you cannot get to the Club between now and then, please phone through your order to the Club.
Wednesday 24th November
Two days after his sixteenth birthday, Will went solo today.
It was a late start, but the rain and murk cleared by around 11 o'clock and launching started just after mid day. The conditions were very gentle with almost no wind and good visibility.
There was a good crowd of club members to fly and both K21's kept going all day by Lisa, Mike F and John St.
JB commandeered the K13, with Will, and concentrated on launch failures - and he was spot on with everything. He went solo at about 3.30 watched by his Mum & Dad, Grandparents and other family members and made a perfect flight with a super smooth landing, to the applause of everyone present and great relief of his Mum! Matt Wright quietly recorded the days events on video so all Will needs now is the tee shirt!
Well done Will. - JB
It was a late start, but the rain and murk cleared by around 11 o'clock and launching started just after mid day. The conditions were very gentle with almost no wind and good visibility.
There was a good crowd of club members to fly and both K21's kept going all day by Lisa, Mike F and John St.
JB commandeered the K13, with Will, and concentrated on launch failures - and he was spot on with everything. He went solo at about 3.30 watched by his Mum & Dad, Grandparents and other family members and made a perfect flight with a super smooth landing, to the applause of everyone present and great relief of his Mum! Matt Wright quietly recorded the days events on video so all Will needs now is the tee shirt!
Well done Will. - JB
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