Forecast for Sat 17 Jun 23
A warm day turning cloudy with some sunny spells. Light SSE winds with max temp c20C.
2023 RAF Cosford Air Show - K21 Aerobatics Display
For the crowd of 55,000 Ian provided another cracking display at the 2023 RAF Cosford Air Show.
Flying Report Sat 3 Jun 23
It was a full house that made the most of the conditions today with some great aerobatics, 33 launches and over 21 hours flying time.
Forecast for Sat 3 Jun 23
A mainly bright day with plenty of sunshine. In the light ENE wind, max temp will rise to c18C but it will feel hotter on the open airfield with a UV factor of 6/7.
Flying Report Bank Holiday Mon 29 May 23
A better day than the forecast suggested but making the most of the conditions proved difficult, some strong thermic activity accompanied by some equally strong sink challenged some.
Forecast for Mon 29 May 23
Dry and cloudy with sunny spells but cloudier than of late. Light ENE wind with max temp c16/17°C.
Forecast for Sat 27 May 23
A dry and bright day with plenty of prolonged sunshine and cloud bubbling up during the afternoon. It will feel hot on the airfield with a high UV factor of 7 forecast.
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.