Uni go to the Mynd

“We (Nick and Alex) took the mighty Sports Vega for a trip to the Juniors last weekend. As our first trip with a glider it was simply epic. Although the weather could have been better, we had brilliant time. A huge thanks to the everyone at Shalbourne Gliding, who encouraged and helped us with the glider, and the guys at UK Junior Gliding and the Midland Gliding Club for making it happen. Round 3, here were come…”

 

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25th November, Aerotowing

Every silver lining has a cloud
“Lee Base, Combination departing!”
“Lee Base, Combination departing!”

The first of those that had put their name down for some aerotowing convened at Lee-on-Solent, home of PNGC. They kindly lent us a glider for the day and lined their tug up in front of it at regular intervals so we could practice some tows. Great views and good flying by all those who attended.

Jeremy, gliding along the coast pointing at Southampton Water
Jeremy, gliding along the coast pointing at Southampton Water
As they say in portmoak and aboyne, coos
As they say in portmoak and aboyne, coos
Pawnee powering Claire towards Portsmouth
Pawnee powering Claire towards Portsmouth
Every silver lining has a cloud
Every silver lining has a cloud
Selvam holding for the runway to clear
Selvam holding for the runway to clear