With cloud base hovering c600-800ft and an endless procession of showers, it was another flying day lost at Shawbury so we put our back into maintenance.

After prolonged rain yesterday and only a light breeze, ground conditions today were too soft to launch.

Given the ground conditions after the recent rain it was touch and go whether we would fly at all today.. Thakfully, we did.

Laura has been nominated as a team member by British Aerobatics for the World Championships in Fayence, France in 2026.

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Just eight launches, but even that was a bonus given the forecast or rain and low cloud.

After the run of non-flying days, it was a massive relief to get airborne today.

In a brief window today, with the wind just within limits and the rain on the horizon we achieved 9 launches. Very frustrating.

Congratulations to the Two Harrys on competion of their training at RAF Cosford.

Congratulations to Laura, winner of the RAFGSA Lyne Trophy for the best female achievement in the past year. 

Well done to Laura on completing the assessment for her Aerobatic Instructor endorsement. 

After the frustration of the last three non-flyingweekends, it was a super day out at Shawbury today.

A booming Bank Holiday Monday with over 10 hours of flying time.

Smashing weather, hard ground, booming thermals – what could be any better? 

Preparing for and then recovering from having to vacate Hangar 4 at Shawbury for a two-week period provided the perfect excuse for club members to spread their wings.