The fog of the last three days had lifted and so had spirits.  After an 11 week pause it was with huge relief that we recommenced flying today, our last flying day of 2024.

Thanks to all for their hard work behind the scenes to ensure that we can recommence our temporarily suspended flying programme.

We continue to work with RAF Shawbury to update the safety case to ensure that we can continue to fly through the various phases of the Airfield Operating Surfaces (AOS) project.

Despite the clear viz the back end of Storm Darragh saw gusts of 35kts at Shawbury today

Many thanks to Matthew and members of the Midland Gliding Club for allowing us to join them for the day.

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.

A non-flying day in the programme on Sunday, the perfect opportunity to get in some time on the Sim.

Storm Ashley barrelled though and put paid to any thought of getting on to the airfield. 

Congratulations Jack, on completion of your Bronze badge and we look forward to your next challenge.

In the absence of any flying the aim today was to undertake and complete the annual inspection on tug KE before next weekend.

Rain and low cloud brought an end to any thought of flying at 1230 as the water flowed into the hangar.

A super day to make the most of with over 18 hours of flying time at an average of 46 mins per flight.

A cracking start to the Bank Holiday with nearly 7 hours of flying.  Roll on Monday.

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.

A busy day and it is fantastic to see the progress that all our MEF gliding scholarship students are making.