Update from America
Whilst you’ve been absorbed in your elections, I’ve slowly been getting to grips with flying over here in the US.
Admin Day Sat 6 Jul 24
Rain until mid-afternoon and then a cross wind out of limits for the tug put paid to the day.
Flying Report 29 Jun 24
A busy day and a big thanks to our tuggie-of-the-day John Luke who completed 18 of aero-tow launches.
Flying Report for Saturday, June 15th, 2024
Despite a rainy start, the skies cleared enough to allow for a productive and eventful day at RAF Shawbury Gliding Club. We welcomed new club member Stanislaw Braminski, supported by the RAF Central Trust's MEF, and visitor Alan Marshall from the Midlands Gliding Club.
2024 RAF COSFORD AIR SHOW
It’s always a privilege to be invited to display and many thanks to the team that supported the club contribution to the 2024 RAF Cosford Air Show.
A New Full Cat - Flying Report Sat 1 Jun 24
We are delighted to say that Colin is confirmed as our newest Full Cat. Super work and delighted that all your preparatory work paid off today.
Forecast for Sat 1 Jun 24
Fine day with sunny spells and patchy cloud. In the light N winds it will feel warm in the sunshine with max temp c18°C.
Flying Report Sat 25 May 24
Listening to the forecast, those who turned up today probably enjoyed the best conditions of the Bank Holiday weekend with 20 launches and over 12 hours of flying time.
Flying Report for Saturday, May 17th, 2024
Despite a delayed start and early finish due to rain, Laura was congratulated as our newest BI and Connor took his first flight in a single seater.
Forecast for Sat 11 May 24
Dry with blue skies and prolonged sunshine. In the light S/SSE winds it will feel warm with max temp c20C and high UV levels.
Flying Report Bank Holiday Mon 6 May 24
It was only a few who had managed to wrangle a day pass on Bank Holiday Monday.
Flying Report Sat 4 May 24
Congratulations to Shawbury based MEF gliding bursary student Kieran on being sent solo today by Will.
SISTERON 2024 3 May 24
Last day of the Parcours and consolidation of what has been learnt over the past two weeks.
SISTERON 2024 1 May 24
The poor weather has continued with overcast skies and showers so Norm and Connor decided that they would take the opportunity to do some aerobatics training.
SISTERON 2024 29 Apr 24
Conditions today meant that flying was largely confined to the local area.
Flying Report Sat 27 Apr 24
Overcast, a biting northerly wind and just time, as we watched the approaching rain, to get in one flight each.
SISTERON 2024 26 Apr 24 - PARCOURS COMBATTANTS
Parcours Combattants”. The “Parcours” refers to a range of ridges and mountains in the French Alps about 100km in length.
