2026 RAF Sport Awards
We celebrate with Brad, Ian and Laura as they are announced today as winners of the 2026 RAF Sports Endeavour Award at the RAF Club in London.
Flying Report Sun 18 Oct 26
A bitter NW wind reminded us that winter is not far away although there was enough warmth in the sun for a late afternoon burst of thermic activity.
Laura Represents GB as British Aerobatics Takes to the International Stage in Fayence France September 2026
A year ago, myself and the British Aerobatics team were learning to roll. Fast-forward to September 2026, and we were representing Great Britain at an international aerobatic gliding competition in Fayence, France.
Flying Report Sun 11 Oct 26
It’s difficult to recall when we enjoyed such a successful day at Shawbury; one solo, one re-solo (first aero-tow solo) and a conversion on type.
Flying Report Sun 4 Oct 26
Congratulations to junior member Robin, an Air Cadet from Chester, on achieving his first solo.
CFI IAN GALLACHER NOMINATED FOR A 2026 RAF SPORT AWARD
RAF Shawbury Gliding Club are delighted that CFI Ian Gallacher has been nominated for a 2026 RAF Sport Award.
Flying Report Sun 27 Sep 26. High winds brought an early end to flying
ONe lucky crew found the Wave, for the rest high winds brought an early end to flying.
Flying Report Sun 6 Sep 26
Conditions were not perfect but we enjoyed a cracking day out with 24 launches and over 9 hours of flying time.
Flying Report August BH Weekend
A disappointing end to August with Saturday washed out and Sunday affected by high winds and showers.
Flying Report Sat 22 Aug 26. A first Solo!
The highlight of the day was a first solo for Cosford based Lewis.
Flying Report Sat 15 Aug 26
A cracking day out with 26 launches and over 11 hours of flying time.
Flying Days Sat & Sun 1st & 2nd August
It was a delight to welcome our RAF Cosford based visitors from 605 Sqn RAuxAF.
Flying Day Sat 25 Jul 26
Having set up to fly it was all too evident that the wind was picking up in strength and we scrubbed after just 2 launches.
Flying Report Sat 18 Jul 26
After the stifling heat of last weekend, a few degrees cooler and we saw a great turn out from members with the complete fleet taken out to the launch point.
Flying Report Sat 11 Jul 26
In this continuing spell of hot weather there was little protection from the sun on a dry and dusty airfield.
Flying Report Sat 4 July 26. Independence Day (Not!)
Only eight launches achieved before the cross wind was out of limits for the tug.
MIKE GAGG – “IL EST PARTI VERS UN MONDE MEILLEUR”
It’s with sadness that we bid Mike Gagg a final farewell.