Forecast for Sat 20 May 23
A dry and bright day with plenty of prolonged sunshine, particularly during the afternoon.
Flying Report 13 May 23
With a number of instructors and tuggies away in Sisteron and a larger than usual numbers of students it was a hectic day.
Forecast for Sat 13 May 23
Sunny with broken cloud in the afternoon and it will feel warm max temp c17/18°C
Flying Report Sat 6 May 23
Our best of intentions were thwarted by the weather, a combination of low cloud and rain grounding those who had ventured out to the launch point.
Flying Report 1 May 23
A relaxing day’s flying for the few members available to fly today.
FLYING REPORT 29 APR 23
Rain laden skies brought an end to flying early. Whilst we managed to get in a number of launches for our younger pilots, rain was always there or thereabouts and brought and end to all but one flight late in the day.
Forecast for Sat 29 Apr 23
Overcast but with some sunny spells and isolated showers developing in the afternoon
Flying Report 22 Apr 23
Highlight of the day was the completion of the BI syllabus by one of our junior members, Amelia.
Forecast for Sat 22 Apr 23
Sunny spells and scattered showers, some heavy with the risk of the odd rumble of thunder.
RAF Shawbury Gliding Club Life Membership
At their recent AGM Dave Catherwood was awarded RAF Shawbury Gliding Club Life Membership.
Forecast for Sat 15 Apr 23
A dry day with sunny spells but an isolated shower is still possible. Max temp c11°C.
WE’RE OFF TO FLY IN THE FRENCH ALPS
Four club members have been selected as some of the lucky participants to take part in the annual tri-service expedition, Parcours Combattants 29 Apr 23 – 14 May 23, to Sisteron in France and joining with pilots from the Royal Navy and Army.
Forecast for Fri 8 Apr 23
A fine day with bright or sunny intervals and feelin warm in the sunshine.
Flying Report Sat 1 Apr 23
A large crowd assembled at H4 and it was great to welcome the next tranche of MEF students. With a number of visitors it was set to be a busy day with both tugs and three two-seat aircraft fully employed.
AERIAL BLESSINGS – A FIRST FOR UK GLIDING
The club is now delighted to be able to offer aerial blessings, believed to be a first for UK Gliding.