Sunday 4th March
Posted 03-03-24, 22:43 by geoffdixonMisty and cold start but turned in to a rather nice day for March. Photo from Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/100063652116154/posts/pfbid0b9QRjCYS7rv4Mt1EwZB...?
Saturday 2nd March
Posted 02-03-24, 09:29 by geoffdixonThe white stuff has descended on to the airfield so no flying today. There will be a talk this evening at 7.00 about navigation devices and software. Hope the roads are clear by then.
Saturday 24th Feb
Posted 25-02-24, 17:46 by geoffdixonA good day for February. Started out with variable amounts of cloud at just 700 feet which gradually opened up so that by the afternoon we had almost clear skies. Winching from runway 21 with 3 two seaters out and the K23 and K18 for solos. 61 flights in total all controlled from the new mobile "tower". Picture is from the K13 late downwind with Kim at the controls.
Sunday 11th February
Posted 13-02-24, 11:26 by geoffdixonReturning to a hopefully more regular flying calendar, the wet conditions on Sunday produced this remarkable rainbow. Image (C) Craig Mustoe
Juniors at Denbigh
Posted 13-02-24, 11:24 by geoffdixonFrom Ben: KNK has been having a great time in the wave at Denbigh! As always, UK Junior Gliding really appreciates the support of the club and is very grateful that KNK has been allowed to make the trip.
Sunday 22nd October
Posted 23-10-23, 07:17 by timboA beautiful October day that saw Paul Gentil celebrate 50 years of gliding.
Saturday 14-10-23
Posted 15-10-23, 09:37 by timboA busy day's flying in the autumn sunshine. We managed to dodge this shower, but a later one washed everyone out of the sky, including a visitor from Nympsfield.
VGC rally
Posted 05-08-23, 07:12 by geoffdixonComing to the end of a fascinating week. 70 gliders and around 130 campers came to Aston Down for the rally. More photos and a blog can be found at https://vgcrally2023.com/
Sportability Day - 20th April
Posted 22-04-23, 21:41 by adminThe first Sportability Day this year and we hosted 6 visitors for a blustery but fantastic days flying with strong thermals to over 5000'. All the visitors really enjoyed the day with some lengthy flights and great views.
It was a great team effort, so thanks to Stephen Cook, Steve Purkiss, Alan Thomas, Andy Keyte, Dave Freeman, Martin Hayward for your help on the day and especially to Adrian Hegner for the aerotows.
Photos courtesy of Stephen Cook.
AGM 2023
Posted 29-01-23, 14:32 by mpageThank you to all who attended the club AGM last night, where we heard reports about the last year, plans for the next, and elected the new committee for 2023. Thank you to Chris Godding, Roger Banks, Doug Lawrence, Tim Barnes and Chris Gough for stepping forward to lead the club.
David Roberts is stepping down as treasurer, having served in a number of committee roles over the past 50 years. The committee wanted to recognise David's service and dedication to our club, and gliding in the UK and Europe, over many years. We were very pleased to present the 'David Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award', a new award named in David's honour. I'm sure you will all join us in congratulating and thanking David for all his work over the years.
Here's to a great 2023 with lots of flying, achievements and events. If you would like to get more involved in supporting the many things happening in the club, please get in touch with the committee.