XPlorer at Black Hill
Tim sent me a photo of his recent visit up on Black Hill. “It was taken on Thursday of last week (25th August) by Martin after he had helped me with my first flights with the Xplorer. Tim”
Category Archives: General
L.H fine weather but a bit blustery
I popped up Little Haldon to check out my e-Duster’s trim this morning after giving the aircraft a MOT / service and checking battery weights that were found to vary by make and by 10 grams difference. The blustery 14mph-22mph wind was coming N.W along the slope. Bouncy at low level for landing but smoother… Read More »
A challenging day at Little Haldon
Chris, Martin and I went up L.H today despite the negative forecast for misty rain and a SSW. By the time we arrived it was quite bright, warm with a gentle near westerly breeze. We could see quite heavy rain over the moors that luckily travelled up towards Exeter. Martin found some lift up to… Read More »
Exbourne Aerotow 5th June is postponed until 12th June and some other dates for your diary
Fingers crossed for some decent flying weather. And a reminder that our Aero Tow day at Little Haldon is scheduled for 19th June. Steve and Graham are available to tow, so thanks to them both. Again fingers crossed. We also have an early summer evening meeting at Kingsteignton Village Hall this coming Monday 6th at… Read More »
Flying at last
I have added a few pics to the Gallery page from today up Little Haldon. Although the breeze was onto the slope, there were few decent thermals about but flying and meeting up was still very enjoyable. 400 to 500 feet was about the limit today. Once Monday’s rain has passed through the rest of… Read More »
e-Duster Maiden Flight – At Last
After two years intermittent building, The time had come to take the plunge and give my e-Duster (from a Chris Williams plan) a maiden flight. I was hoping our field would have been little less gusty Tuesday but as rain was forecast for today, I decided to go for it. The Duster was quite sensitive… Read More »
DSSC will not be participating in the BMFA centenary record attempt event 15th May
Hi all, Our events calendar has been updated to remove the BMFA centenary event to try for a world record for the number of RC aircraft flying at the same time. 15th May will now be our normal Electric aircraft day at Little Haldon. Sorry for any disappointment this may cause. From John.
Glider Day April 24th is cancelled
Hi all, unfortunately we have decided to cancel this Sunday’s event due to unfavourable conditions. As OMFC is holding their monthly aero-tow next Sunday we will not use it as our reserve date. Our next event at LH is scheduled for 15th May, and Electric Fly In, no aero-tow. Regards John H NB Club meeting… Read More »
2022 Events update
Our events calendar has been amended. 17th April DGD is now the 24th. We forgot the 17th was Easter Sunday. Also added. 2nd and 3rd July …..Dartmoor 2 Day Glider Cross Country organised by the Meon Valley Club
2022 Events
Hi all, The 2022 Aerotow and Electric Glider events have been added to our website events page. We are currently checking how to get involved with the BMFA Centenary ‘World Record Flying’ event on May 15th. I have also taken the opportunity to update the website banner to use the one from our last newsletter… Read More »