Club member profile - James
We asked our Club members how they started gliding, what they enjoy and have achieved at Devon and Somerset Gliding Club.
James Hood
| Why did you start gliding? | I used to live next door to Mark's mum and dad and got to know Mark. When I was about 13, Mark invited me to try gliding. | |
| What is your most memorable moment? | Flying the South coast cliffs with Simon in the DG505. | |
| Describe a memorable flight | A wave flight with Heather in DG505 (my favourite glider) - The wind was easterly and it had been cloudy all day and everyone was flying circuits. Then the cloud thinned and a wave bar set up. We just turned downwind and contacted wave. We climbed a few thousand feet. | |
| What keeps you motivated? | I just love flying. | |
| What single word sums up gliding for you? | Outstanding | |
| What do you like about DSGC? | The flying opportunities, good facilities, social life and teamwork | |
| Why do you like flying with other people? | I like sharing experiences. | |
| Where else have you flown? | I've visited 12 other clubs on club expeditions. Every club is different, the types of flying, variety of aircraft, facilities, and meeting new people. | |
| What is your next goal in gliding? | I'm hoping to achieve a Basic Instructor rating in the near future, so that I can pass on my enjoyment of gliding to others. | |
| Age: | 19 years | |
| Occupation: | Engineer (ex-apprentice) | |
| Started gliding: | 2005 | |
| Number of launches: | 700 launches | |
| Number of hours: | 200 hours | |
| Total cross-country flown | 500 kilometres |
