Category Archives: General

A short report of the event has been added to our home page.

This document and web link to the Drone Safety map have been added to our Club Documents page.

A sunset taken by John has been added to our home page.

A few photos from John covering the recent Aero-tow have been added to our Gallery & Home page

Congratulations to Tim and what a result. 1st to 4th positions in the 4mtr for DSSC. Brilliant day. John There are some more pictures in our Gallery.

I have added the 2023 site rules to our Documents page and added the risk assessment to the pin protected page that also has members home addresses (where volunteered). Also the confidential Page pin has been updated to the same as the 2023 gate code. The events page now says 2023 although details of events… Read More »

We had a good turnout yesterday, 2nd Jan, at Little Haldon for the first outing of 2023. The weather was bright, very calm and sunny which kept any chill at bay. Flying was near continuous for several hours although thermals were practically non existent and even buzzards were seen flapping to keep airborne. Of course… Read More »

There are some incredible graphics on this YouTube clip by Major Tom. Take a flight on BA from Boston to London. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCjyJ75-Nxo

I have added a few photos to our gallery from yesterday when Martin and John had a few practice glider-tow flights from the newly strimmed strip thanks to the efforts of Martin. Although the length of the strips are shorter there was sufficient room for take off and landing. There is further commentary in the… Read More »

A report from John and photo from Chris: Guy has put on yet another hugely enjoyable glider thermal comp today, hosted by the Okehampton club at their Exbourne Site. Rob Oats was out early mowing the landing circle and ensuring the weather conditions were just perfect. A light to static warm westerly breeze and fluffy… Read More »