Flying Report Sun 6 Oct 24
With rain and low cloud today’s flying was scrubbed at 1430 but not before everyone had flown.
Flying Report Sun 29 Sep 24
For those who made it to the airfield today they were conditions to be enjoyed, particularly for our younger members who had not experienced a Wave trip before
REFLECTIONS ON AN INTRODUCTION TO GLIDING
It was while I was at RAF Cosford attending Phase 2 training to be a weapons technician that I first heard about gliding.
Non-Flying Report Sun 22 Sep 24
In the absence of any flying the aim today was to undertake and complete the annual inspection on tug KE before next weekend.
Non-Flying Report Sun 8 Sep 24
Rain and low cloud brought an end to any thought of flying at 1230 as the water flowed into the hangar.
RSGC Host Air Cadets Visit Wed 25 Aug 24
Air Cadets from Essex Wing on their Annual Camp at RAF Shawbury visited the club on Wednesday.
Flying Report Sat 31 Aug 24
A super day to make the most of with over 18 hours of flying time at an average of 46 mins per flight.
FLYING REPORT MON 26 AUG 24
A great Monday Bank Holiday’s flying with 24 launches and over 8 hours flown.
Flying Report Sat 24 Aug 24
A cracking start to the Bank Holiday with nearly 7 hours of flying. Roll on Monday.
RAF Shawbury Families Day Thu 22 Aug 23
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.
Flying Report Sat 17 Aug 24
A busy day and it is fantastic to see the progress that all our MEF gliding scholarship students are making.
Flying Report Sat 10 Aug 24. A Weather Affected Day
A very short flying window due to a delayed start to flying with persistent low cloud and light rain, but everyone got away for a trip.
Flying Report Sat 27 Apr 24
Congratulations to Paul Sutton on being sent solo today by instructor Matthew Cook.
Flying Report Sat 20 Jul 24
Big congrats to Shawbury based MEF gliding scholarship student Charlie. After a check flight, Norm sent him solo.
LAURA IS A WINNER!
Congratulations Laura, winner of the Club Class at the Saltby Aerobatics Competition.
Flying Report Sat 13 Jul 2024
The threat of rain was always in the air but despite leaden skies, thankfully it held off until 1425 when flying was scrubbed. However, we did achieve 21 launches and over 6hrs 30mins of flying time, a great effort on the day.
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.