Flying Report Bank Holiday Mon 6 May 24
It was only a few who had managed to wrangle a day pass on Bank Holiday Monday.
Flying Report Sat 4 May 24
Congratulations to Shawbury based MEF gliding bursary student Kieran on being sent solo today by Will.
Flying Report Sat 27 Apr 24
Overcast, a biting northerly wind and just time, as we watched the approaching rain, to get in one flight each.
SISTERON 2024 Mon 22 Apr 24
R22 has now arrived at Sisteron and the team have rigged it for its first sortie into the Alps tomorrow.
A BOSTIN’ DAY OUT. Flying Report Sat 20 Apr 24
With some members away on the RAFGSA exped to Sisteron in the French Alps, it was left to the rest of us to enjoy a busy and most enjoyable day.
HE’S BACK AND HE BROUGHT WAVE WITH HIM!! Flying Report Sat 13 Apr 24
A fantastic day from the first launch when it was evident that a Wave bar was set over the Wrekin.
Non-Flying Report 6 Apr 24. The Palmgren-Miner Rule and Cake
It was evident from the forecast that it was going to be a “no-fly” day and so it proved.
AUTONOMOUS AERO-TOW LAUNCH
In a ground-breaking STEM initiative, RAF Shawbury Gliding Club (RSGC) completed the first autonomous aerotow launch today using a Mosraptur Mankΐni2 UAS.
Flying Report 30 Mar 34 – The Weather Gods Were With Us
All-in-all a great day out in conditions that were probably the best of the year thus far.
Rain, Wind and Aerobatics – Flying Report Fri 29 Mar 24
A day of mixed fortune, thermic activity for those who got away early enough, aerobatics training and a mix of heavy showers and strong winds later.
FLYING REPORT SAT 23 MAR 24. HIGH WINDS STOP PLAY
High winds, increasing in strength as the morning went on, and eventually out-of-limits for the tug. We called it a day at 12:30.
Flying Report Sat 16 Mar 24
After the excitement of last week’s BBC filming, normal service was resumed with another weather interrupted day.
FIT4life 2024 RAF Cosford 14 Mar 24
The club took part in FIT4life held in the Gymnasium, and home of the RAF School of Physical Training at RAF Cosford.
MEF Flying Day Sat 17 Feb 24
Today, with a fast-approaching front there, was just time to get all our MEF students into the air before light drizzle and a 900ft cloud base brought an end to flying at 13:00.
Flying Report Sun 28 Jan 24
It was the Wave bars that captured everyones’ attention, with over 13 hours of flying time and everyone getting a great trip.
Flying Report Sun 14 Jan 24
Cold, wet, a changeable wind forcing a runway change and a low cloud-base were all challenges that were faced during the day.
Flying Report Sunday 7 January 2024
A stuttering start that then made way for a full day’s flying to dusk.