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
RAF SHAWBURY GLIDING CLUB ADDITIONAL HALF‑DAY INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS Q&A
Recent changes to Part‑SFCL and the British Gliding Association (BGA) syllabi have increased requirements for instructor recency, competency, and delivery skills. These changes necessitate a structured approach to professional development to ensure that instructors remain fully compliant and operationally current.
Flying Report Sun 15 Feb 26
Many thanks to all for going that extra mile in the freezing wet conditions today.
Flying Report Sun 25 Jan 26 - Airborne!!
The last flying day in January and pleased to report that the weather gods were with us at last.
Another Day at the RAF Shawbury Gliding Restoration Club
Once again, the weather decided to drown any hopes of flying at Shawbury.
Return to Normal Flying Sun 11 Jan 26
Subject to weather conditions our first day of flying off the new runway surfaces at RAF Shawbury is confirmed as Sun 11 Jan 26.
Flying Report Sun 4 Jan 26 - A last Hooray!
It was with a sense of huge anticipation that we approached our last day of operations off the grass at RAF Shawbury.
January 2026 - Normal Service to be Resumed
After the challenges of 2025 we look forward to the end of ops from the grass and our planned first day of flying on the resufaced runways on Sun 11 Jan 26.
Flying Report Sun 28 Dec 25
We wish you a happy New Year and look forward to seeing you on the airfield in 2026.
Flying Report Boxing Day Fri 26 Dec 25
After one launch of the K21 it was evident that the rolling resistance of the grass was too great and we abandoned any further attempt to launch a glider.
Flying Report Sun 14 Dec 25
After a run on non-flying days it was delight that we got into the air, albeit with only a short flying window.
Non-Flying Report Sun 7 Dec 25
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.
RAF Shawbury Gliding Club Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
As we celebrate our 5th Anniversary, many thanks to everyone involved who has helped to make RSGC such a success at RAF Shawbury.
Non-Flying Day Sun 30 Nov 25
After prolonged rain yesterday and only a light breeze, ground conditions today were too soft to launch.
Flying Report Sun 16 Nov 25
Given the ground conditions after the recent rain it was touch and go whether we would fly at all today.. Thakfully, we did.
Congratulations Laura on selection for the 2026 British Aerobatics Glider Team
Laura has been nominated as a team member by British Aerobatics for the World Championships in Fayence, France in 2026.
Flying Report Sun 9 Nov 25
Just eight launches, but even that was a bonus given the forecast or rain and low cloud.
Flying Report Sun 2 Nov 25
After the run of non-flying days, it was a massive relief to get airborne today.