Category Archives: Flying Reports

Use this category to report your flying activities. let other club members know what you have been up to and the conditions at the sites.

Some challenging conditions at the Bungalow

4 0f us gathered on the Bungalow slope and Dave sat in the car at the bottom. Indications were that wind speed was in excess of 30mph. Unfortunately the only anemometer was broken. Pictured left to right; Ian, Peter and … Continue reading

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St Michael’s Bungalow – Gliding, May 14th 2014

A moderate NW, some sunshine and temperatures rising – 16’C/18’C,  and St Michael’s was excellent today. The ground at the access has been chewed up by “Ten Tors” traffic, and it’s still pretty wet underfoot, but the flying was excellent … Continue reading

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Nattadon – May 13th 2014

A strong NW, Nattadon was at it’s very best! The lift was amazing making retrieval a real challenge. The bracken has yet to grow, so no possibility of landing into the soft protection! Everyone found super flying conditions with a … Continue reading

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Gliders at Hatherleigh Mayday Weekend

  Andrew (taking the picture)and left to right, Peter, Dave, Justin and Rob enjoyed a great afternoon. Lift was very high and most were scratching around. Only Justin managed to catch a thermal and enjoyed a lift to 890 feet … Continue reading

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Gliding trip to Wales

Debbie and I left last Monday to spend the week in Wales. First stop was Merthyr Tydfil. The trip was surprisingly quick only taking 3.5hrs. Had I known this I would have planned a trip to Bwlch Slopes that day. … Continue reading

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Bow Site Flying, 20th April 2013

Around 10 members gathered for a good club day today. The wind was a little gusty at times but I don’t think it got much above 8 Mph. There was some great models in the pits and it was good … Continue reading

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In Door Session – 17th March 2013

Thank’s to all the members and guests who supported today’s meet. I had some great flying, as always the flying conditions were spot on! Paul had some new models today, his self built tri-copter was awesome  😀 YouTube link, See the photo’s … Continue reading

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Bow 2nd March 2013

The Bow site is remarkably dry, I was able to drive to the site without any problems. I would say it’s now drier than the summer! The grass is short and the strip is only just discernible. The conditions today were … Continue reading

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