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OPEN DAY A GREAT SUCCESS

Open Day was a great success. The weather was great – dry, mostly sunny, and warm despite a keen northeasterly wind – actually, the wind was ideal, giving us great launches. People wanting to find out more about gliding and experience it for themselves arrived steadily all day, never allowing us time to twiddle our thumbs yet never having to form a long queue. We hope to see them again soon.

Thanks to all the club members who played their various parts – instructors, winch drivers, retrieve drivers who are always needed, and those helping with people with parachutes and seat harnesses, and those who put out the posters and leaflets. A special mention for Claire who kept track of who was next to fly and making sure they did; also of course Stephen and Catriona who organised the whole event and advertising.

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Flying Open Day 4th June


Fancy a day going up on the downs? Gliding Open Day Saturday 4th June.

Looking for a family day out full of adventure in an area of outstanding natural beauty? Then walk, cycle or drive to Shalbourne Gliding Club’s airfield near Hungerford. You can join in the excitement and adventure of gliding over the beautiful downland countryside, or just watch the fun while you enjoy a family picnic with your tea, cake and biscuits. There will be discounts on trial lessons if you want to try the gliding experience. All visitors will be welcome to join in the fun, or maybe just watch and chat and find out what gliding is all about.

  • Discounted Trial Lesson: £30 for a single launch and up to 15 minutes (duration of the flight is dependent upon weather conditions and may be shorter)
  • Trial Lesson Vouchers purchased on the day as a gift will receive a free launch voucher worth £8:00
    (for use in the month following the use of the voucher)
  • All trial lessons include one month of membership. If you subsequently join your trial lesson will be charged at member’s rates, e.g. A 15 minute flight would cost £12.20
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A blustery sort of day (28May)

Some early fettling whilst the weather improved and then some good training flights in the morning. In the afternoon 23 Girl Guides appeared over the hill on a hike and we flew a few before the rain, then it cleared and we started on flying the rest, however the wind was strengthening and gusting more and more and we decided to call it a day before the gliders took off sans pilote…

They then set about a BBQ in the shelter of the clubhouse.