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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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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