For a special introduction to sport gliding, DSGC are hosting 3 non-Club flying days at half-term for Air Cadets to experience civilian gliding. Today Cadets from Newton Abbott and Okehampton Squadrons with their escorting staff visited North \Hill.
CFI Martin kept the Cadets interested with talks and videos and a Bronze exam based quiz until the morning group ran out of time. It was still looking grim until well past midday when the sky quickly brightened. The gliders and kit were ready to go, so a quick march to the west end and into action.
CFI Martin kept the Cadets interested with talks and videos and a Bronze exam based quiz until the morning group ran out of time. It was still looking grim until well past midday when the sky quickly brightened. The gliders and kit were ready to go, so a quick march to the west end and into action.
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| Air Cadets from Newton Abbott and Okehampton |
The
remaining afternoon group all had one flight and some lucky ones two
flights before the SE wind strengthened and visibility
deteriorated so hangar flights were the call, the last of which was a
cable break. Nevertheless there were some very happy youngsters who
enjoyed the turbulent conditions!
Many
thanks to the helpers for their patience and braving the less than
pleasant conditions, especially the rope splicers and menders who were
still at it when
darkness fell. - Peter Sm
