Club Day 19 Dec 21
The weather intervened to turn a flying day into a much needed club admin day
Forecast for Sun 19 Dec 21
Slow to clear mist and fog through the morning with poor viz. Most places will remain grey with a low cloud base throughout the whole day.
Forecast for Sun 12 Dec 21
A largely cloudy day with the odd pocket of drizzle in the morning. Some brightness is possible, particularly during the afternoon.
Flying Report 5 Dec 21
A belter of a NNW wind lingered longer than expected and that meant we didn’t get out on to the airfield until around 12:00 for a very short flying day.
Forecast for Sun 5 Dec 21
Brisk NNW wind will make temperatures feel like 0°C all day; wrap up warm and be prepared for an occasional wintry shower. May see Wave over the airfield.
Flying Report Sun 28 Nov 21
The Met X-Section produced an entirely different forecast with just a short flying window before the onset of rain and sleet.
Forecast for Sun 28 Nov 21
A cold NNW wind pushing down through the Cheshire Gap will make temperatures feel like 1°C all day.
Flying Report Sun 21 Nov 21
Despite the northerly wind and low temperature we enjoyed fantastic weather with some stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
Forecast for Sun 21 Nov 21
A chilly start followed by sunny intervals. Maximum temperature c8°C but the northerly Polar Maritime wind will make it feel more like c3°C
Flying Report Sun 14 Nov 21
A frustrating day for those who were able to attend with persistent morning mist that delayed the start of flying until 13:00.
Forecast for Sun 14 Nov 21
Any early morning fog will clear leaving a mostly dry but cloudy day with the best of any bright or sunny spells during the afternoon
Flying Report Sun 7 Nov 21
A day of mixed fortunes as a strong WNW wind in the morning proved out of limits for the tug. With the wind easing we eventually ventured out on to the airfield for a 12:45 start.
Forecast for Sun 7 Nov 21
With the wind strength and direction from over the Welsh mountains we are likely to see Wave set up over the airfield from early on
Flying Report Sun 31 Oct 21
High winds and turbulence brought an end to the days flying after just 7 launches. Definitely not a day for our pre-solo pilots to hone their skills.
Forecast for Sun 31 Oct 21
Given the wind strength and direction we are likely to see Wave set up over the airfield.
Flying Report 24 Oct 21
High winds and the downside of a weak wave bar sitting over High Key made for a challenging day.
Weather for Sun 24 Oct 21
Occasional rain spreading from west to east across the region. Drier conditions following to the west during the afternoon. The wind direction and strength is likely to see the establishment of Wave conditions over Shawbury
Flying Report Sun 17 Oct 21
A frenetic day out and thanks to all who worked hard to make it a success.
Weather for Sun 17 Oct 21
Cloudy in the early morning, with some outbreaks of mainly light rain at times. There will be some drier, brighter interludes, from mid-morning