After many weeks of waiting for a break in the weather and for the field to dry, we have finally taken to the skies again! With a creative field set-up to ensure the launches and landings avoided the remaining water … Continue reading
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Junior Pilots Ed F and Ben L convert onto new glider types
Last weekend two of our junior glider pilots converted onto new sailplane types. First was junior pilot Ben L who, fresh from completing his Silver C in a single flight in our Astir CS-77, converted on Saturday to our LS4 … Continue reading
Junior Pilot Ben’s First Cross Country Flight
Last Sunday, 17 year old Junior Glider Pilot Ben L flew his first cross-country solo gliding flight from Stratford on Avon Gliding Club. After achieving my bronze and cross-country endorsement (Thank you Mike, Barry and Andy) I was keen to … Continue reading
Soaring into September – Sunday Flying Report
We had a fantastic flying day on Sunday which was the first day of meteorological Autumn. Members were on site getting the ground equipment out from 0800. The morning briefing was packed with club members as well as visiting pilots … Continue reading
Four More February Flying Achievements for SoAGC
We had four more flying achievements in February this year… Junior glider pilot Ben L converted onto the club’s Astir CS77 G-FECO which is his first retractable-undercarriage and ballast-capable sailplane type. John H converted onto the club’s LS4 G-DEMG. David … Continue reading
Junior Pilot Charlie W goes solo at SoAGC
At the end of February, Stratford Junior Sailplane Pilot Charlie W flew his first solo in K13 G-DCBW. Charlie was cleared for his first solo sailplane flight by senior full-cat instructor Andy S. Well done Charlie!
Barry P flies his first glider solo flight at SoAGC
On Thursday 21st February, Barry P flew his first glider solo flight at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club. Barry was cleared for his first solo flight by senior Stratford full-cat instructor Allan W in K-13 G-DCBW. Well done Barry!
Ed F flies solo on his 14th Birthday
On Sunday, junior glider pilot Ed F flew solo for the first time at Stratford on Avon Gliding club making him the youngest solo pilot in the country! Ed was tested and authorised for his first solo by full-cat instructor … Continue reading
New 8.33kHz Gliding Frequencies from 3rd January 2019
The CAA has notified the updated frequencies to be used by glider traffic from 3rd January 2019. The original frequencies and their updated frequencies are as follows: The complete list of sporting frequencies which will change are listed in CAP1606. … Continue reading
Saturday 7th Flying High
A quieter day than usual, Saturday saw many pilots away at the Bidford Regional gliding competition. Those pilots that arrived at Snitterfield however had a purpose in mind. Soon after her check ride, Emily launched in the SZD Junior attempting … Continue reading