Like Chalk and Cheese, well Sand and Fun!
While some of us awoke to a wipe-out on higher ground in Shropshire, one lucky club member was somewhere hotter!
Flying Report Sun 17 Nov 24 At The Mynd
Many thanks to Matthew and members of the Midland Gliding Club for allowing us to join them for the day.
Denbigh Flying Programme Week 1
Flying out of Llewenni Parc on Mon 11 Nov, Wed 13 Nov and Fri 15 Nov has seen club members enjoy a mix of conditions.
Duo-Discus Flying Programme Thu 7 Nov to Fri 29 Nov 24
Our Duo-Discus R2 is positioned at Denbigh (Lleweni Parc) Thu 7 Nov to Fri 29 Nov and has already completed its first flights.
Admin Day Sun 10 Nov 24
It was time for some much needed admin whilst we continue to work with RAF Shawbury to update the safety case to ensure that we can continue to fly whilst the works on the airfield are in progress.
Admin Day Sun 27 Oct 24
A non-flying day in the programme on Sunday, the perfect opportunity to get in some time on the Sim.
Storm Ashley, Sun 20 Oct 24
Storm Ashley barrelled though and put paid to any thought of getting on to the airfield.
Bronze for Jack. Flying Report Sun 13 Oct 24
Congratulations Jack, on completion of your Bronze badge and we look forward to your next challenge.
Flying Report Sun 6 Oct 24
With rain and low cloud today’s flying was scrubbed at 1430 but not before everyone had flown.
Flying Report Sun 29 Sep 24
For those who made it to the airfield today they were conditions to be enjoyed, particularly for our younger members who had not experienced a Wave trip before
REFLECTIONS ON AN INTRODUCTION TO GLIDING
It was while I was at RAF Cosford attending Phase 2 training to be a weapons technician that I first heard about gliding.
Non-Flying Report Sun 22 Sep 24
In the absence of any flying the aim today was to undertake and complete the annual inspection on tug KE before next weekend.
Non-Flying Report Sun 8 Sep 24
Rain and low cloud brought an end to any thought of flying at 1230 as the water flowed into the hangar.
RSGC Host Air Cadets Visit Wed 25 Aug 24
Air Cadets from Essex Wing on their Annual Camp at RAF Shawbury visited the club on Wednesday.
Flying Report Sat 31 Aug 24
A super day to make the most of with over 18 hours of flying time at an average of 46 mins per flight.
FLYING REPORT MON 26 AUG 24
A great Monday Bank Holiday’s flying with 24 launches and over 8 hours flown.
Flying Report Sat 24 Aug 24
A cracking start to the Bank Holiday with nearly 7 hours of flying. Roll on Monday.
RAF Shawbury Families Day Thu 22 Aug 23
An overcast and blustery day saw club members supporting the annual RAF Shawbury Families Day, a great event and one to which we always look forward.
Flying Report Sat 17 Aug 24
A busy day and it is fantastic to see the progress that all our MEF gliding scholarship students are making.
Flying Report Sat 10 Aug 24. A Weather Affected Day
A very short flying window due to a delayed start to flying with persistent low cloud and light rain, but everyone got away for a trip.