Lochgilphead teacher takes the high jump

Published: 09 May, 2008

LOCHGILPHEAD High School teacher, Dieta Korbel has returned safe and sound after leaping 10,000ft from a plane.

The brave geography teacher undertook the feat to raise money for the Ronald MacDonald House in Glasgow.

Soaring past her original target, the plucky 56-year-old has raised more than £1,700 for the charity.

Speaking of her free-fall parachute jump at Strathallan Air Field in Perthshire, Dieta said: ‘I was pretty calm to be honest.

‘I expected to be anxious but once I was up in the plane it was enjoyable – a fantastic venture.’

She added: ‘I would just like to thank all the people of Mid Argyll and beyond for their generous donations.’