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Sunday 8th- a trip to the sea side

On Sunday Liz kindly offered the back seat of Duo Discus 620 to give me some tips on flying XC faster. Oh and to undertake some instructor checks 🙂

After Pitsford and Petersfield West we were supposed to fly back north to Oxford and back to Lasham (sorry the L word!) for 420K but upon reaching Petersfield the lure of the coast was just too strong.

It’s always been a dream of mine to fly an A/R to the Isle of Wight and I came very close to achieving it as the photos below prove.

All in all about 340K was flown but even though we didn’t make the trip over the Solent it really was great fun!

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First April weekend

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A very busy weekend with 37 launches on Saturday and a massive 51 on Sunday.

Saturday’s launches were fitted in around some heavy afternoon showers and it never really got soarable, with just a few extended flights.

 

Sunday was much brighter and that enticed out lots of gliders, with 9 private gliders in action. The weather was pretty much to plan with little scratchy thermals from the off. Cloud base crept up and by afternoon the thermals had organised themselves properly with good climbs to 4000′.

A fun but busy day! Thanks to those that helped out.

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Sun 8th – dull but useful

The weather was bad, even when viewed from under a winch, so while Jeremy worked at developing a greasy ring on his trousers….

JK at stool

Richard was at prayer in the hangar.

RD at prayer

Meanwhile I puzzled on the intricacies of a Skytost guillotine…

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until the wind started blowing spanners about, then we went home.

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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