Category Archives: Events
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 »
DGD September 19th 2021
The car park opened at 09:30 with a few spots of rain and the horizon around the moors looked a little threatening. However the forecast proved pretty accurate and the conditions quickly improved and the initial westerly drifted N.Westerly allowing the long North South strip to be used for take off and landing. Martin briefed… Read More »
DSSC 2021 Event dates
Hi All, The news many have been waiting for. – John has published our 2021 Glider Day Event dates. Have a look at the Events page.
Aero-Tow Events rescheduled
From John H. Hi Everybody, here is a forwarded message from Rob Oats of the Okehampton Model Flying Club. It would seem the best option as suggested, is to just hold just one event at the most suitable venue Sunday the 11th Oct. Good Morning Everyone, Storm Alex has scuppered our plans for the aerotow… Read More »
Soaring at Black Hill
Thanks to John for organising a ‘back to our roots’ slope soaring day at Black Hill last Sunday. There was a good turn out and we can see from the photos and video clips posted over on our Facebook group that members had a great time and demonstrated their skills of soaring without any power… Read More »
August Glider Day
Our aero-tow on Sunday was blessed with some dry and very warm weather. The event was well attended with Felix from the Okehampton Model Flying Club kindly providing the tug with his Titan. It was also good to meet some new members for the first time and we hope they enjoyed the event also. There… Read More »
Cancelled Devon Glider Day – 21st June
From John. Due to ongoing restrictions the club has decided to cancel this event on 21st June. We will review the planned August event closer to the time.
Message from our Chairman – All Flying has stopped
Good morning Members, In the light of Boris’s announcement flying is now off the agenda, driving to a flying field is considered non-essential travel. I’m as frustrated as you all must now be but we, as a Club, can’t be seen to be stepping out of line. So, unless you’re having to work, now is… Read More »
Glider Days for 2020
Have a look at our Events page for the 2020 Devon Glider day dates.