2026 RAF Cosford Air Show Preparations
We gathered today for what was scheduled to be the last opportunity for Brad to practice overhead RAF Shawbury his glider display sequence for the 2026 RAF Cosford Air Show.
Congratulations to Brad. Glider aerobatic display pilot for the 2026 RAF Cosford Air Show
Congratulations to Brad. Glider aerobatic display pilot for the 2026 RAF Cosford Air Show.
RSGC Ladies Day 2026
Another successful Women in Gliding (WinG) day at RSGC. A great day was had by all with total of 3.5hrs flying amassed across nine flights. Many thanks, Laura for organising!
Flying Report Sat 30 May 26 – Terry and June go Flying!
Big turn out today and those who flew later enjoyed the best of some great conditions,
RIP “de loights” Les Simpson
It is with great sadness that the club heard that “de loights” had gone out for Les Simpson.
Flying Report Sat 16 May 26
The rain was never away, but everyone got a trip or two before the front arrived over the airfield and brought an end to flying at 13:50.
Flying Report Sat 9 May 26. Thanks to the Just-in-Time Repair Team
A better day’s flying than the forecast had at first suggested.
Flying Report Fri 8 May 26. Bongjour and Tally Ho!!!
A great day’s flying in the Southern French Alps for our current club and past club members.
Flying Report Sat 25 Apr 26. Hats off to the Aerobats
Blue skies and a great day out at Shawbury on which we completed 27 flights with nearly 15 hours of flying time.
The Showers Didn’t Stop Us
Despite showers being forecast for early afternoon, we were determined not to let them dampen any spirits, and through much determination and patience, aided by overwhelming amounts of cake, a full day of aviation was successfully commited.
Flying Report Easter Monday 6 Apr 26. A Wizard Prang
Easter Monday was only the second day in 2026 when we have enjoyed a full flying programme.
The Early Birds Catch the Worms
Long before the sun graced the skies of Shawbury with its presence, an ambitious crew amassed at Hangar 4. The aim… beat Storm Dave before he beat us.
Flying Report Sun 29 Mar 26. “Blessed Are The Cakemakers”
A day of two halves. In the first half we went flying. At half time it started to rain!
RSGC celebrates 2 more years funding for the popular MEF gliding bursary programme
The club are delighted that the RAFCF have provided funding for the MEF gliding bursary programme for 2026 and 2027.
Flying Report Sun 22 Mar 26
A dry and cold day with high level cloud and an inversion sitting over the area did little to dampen enthusiasm.
Non-Flying Report Sun 15 Mar 26
Despite our best endeavours to get the two K21s and a tug out to the launch point before a front arrived, we were thwarted by the increasing wind speed. With gusts in excess of 30kts we scrubbed. But the day was not wasted.
We Mist Being On The Airfield
The forecast initially suggested whilst mist would dampen any chances of flying in the morning, there would be a clearing from midday onwards that would allow aviation to be accomplished.
It’s Meteorological Spring! Flying Report Sun 1 Mar 26
With conditions grey and overcast, a sporty wind and rain never far way it was a credit that we got everyone at least one trip