Thursday 27th October - Long Mynd

The day started off with low cloud yet being optimistic - as glider pilots must be - we got the kit out, flew the models, and waited. 
The cloud lifted and we set up ready for flight. Only DSGC were brave enough at first; Mark and Stuart went in the DG 505 and James followed in NW. After 3 launches from DSGC, the Mynd members got brave enough to join in. 
ENW over the ridge (Mark Courtney)
All DSGC members flew at least once for one hour. Rueben, Ellie, Charlie all went up in the DG505. Oscar had checks but unfortunately the wind was too strong for him to solo. Lizzie opted out of flying for the day however Josh had some enjoyable flights in their K21 with Rob, and Charlie went in the Twin Astir as well as the DG,  as the Mynd members had all flown. 
The ridge worked well and the DG505 had to airbrake out of cloud base often. 
Crepuscular rays (Mark Courtney)

Mark at last had 2 hours in NW and Stuart flew his LS3 in between instructing. The day went well and we were sad to know we were leaving the very next.- Charlie