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
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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
Sunday 10/6/18 – That One Thermal
Sunday was a busy, hot and tricky day. It was possible that the soaring conditions would develop well so a number of private gliders turned up at the west-end launchpoint along with the busy club flying fleet. The club’s LS4 … Continue reading
Sunday 3 June 2018 – Neil Goes Long
On an improving RASP forecast by the morning of the 3rd, Sunday was shaping up to be a decent cross-country day for our glider pilots at Snitterfield. With Steve B on duty, an early morning briefing saw the first launch … Continue reading
Junior Glider Pilot Ben L Flies His First Solo
On bank holiday Monday, 15 year old junior glider pilot Ben L flew his first solo glider flight at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club! Earlier in the day, Ben flew with senior full-category instructor Allan W in a series of … Continue reading
Saturday 19/5/18 Flying Report – Alistair gets a leg-up.
There were fewer members than usual on site on Saturday as some of the membership were on the Sutton Bank expedition in Yorkshire. Still, some enthusiastic pilots were ready to do some flying and Andy S was our duty instructor. … Continue reading