Andy M Re-Solos at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club

On Bank Holiday Monday, returning member Andy M flew his first solo sailplane flight in 20 years at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club.

Andy, a former member who has been training with us for a few months was re-qualified as a solo pilot by senior Stratford instructor Tony P.


Andy flew solo once more in Stratford’s modern composite K21 training glider, G-CLVU.

Well done Andy!

Anastassia Goes Solo At SoAGC

On Sunday, our French member Anastassia flew her first solo glider flight at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club.

Anastassia was checked out during the day for her first solo flight by senior Stratford instructor Barry K.

Anastassia flew her first solo sailplane flight in Stratford Gliding Club’s K21 G-CGAG.

Anastassia Goes Solo At SoAGC


She said afterwards that she was thrilled to have been joined in a thermal by a red kite. She flew Round and Round with the soaring bird, a species which has recently colonised our rural airfield.

Well done Anastassia!

Rob P re-solos at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club

Last weekend, our re-joining member Rob P flew his first glider solo since 1998 at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club.

Rob, who’s father Tony is a senior instructor at our club, first solo’d 25 years ago as a Junior Glider Pilot at Snitterfield.

Rob P solo

Rob was checked out and authorised for his re-solo by Stratford’s DCFI Pete F in K21 G-CLVU.

Welcome back Rob!

Gliding Course Pilot Richard Flies Solo

Congratulations to Richard on flying solo with us this week at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club during his 5-day gliding course.

Richard, who last flew solo in his Air Cadet years in a Kirby Cadet, re-soloed today in Stratford’s K13 G-DCBW.

Richard flies solo in K13 G-DCBW

Richard was authorised for today’s solo flights by senior Stratford instructor Allan W.

Well done Richard!

Junior Pilots Move Through The Club Fleet

Recently, some of our Junior glider pilots have progressed on to new single-seat aircraft in the club’s fleet.

Junior pilot Tom recently moved into the club’s Standard Astir CS-77 G-FECO, a capable cross-country single-seater. Junior pilots Ed and Kai have also qualified to fly this glider.

Junior pilot Elliott who only went solo in mid April, today moved on to his first single-seat glider. Stratford’s SZD 51-1 Junior G-CHDB. Senior instructor Mike C briefed and authorised Elliott’s first flight on type.

Junior Glider Pilot Elliot Goes Solo

On Thursday, Junior sailplane pilot Elliot flew his first solo flight in a glider launched from Stratford on Avon Gliding club.


Elliot, who has been learning to fly at Snitterfield Airfield, launched on the winch in K13 G-DCBW and promptly went off for a 30 minute soaring flight above the Warwickshire countryside.

Stratford on Avon Gliding club is a Junior Gliding centre offering a range of programs and opportunities for young pilots aged 14-26 to take part in sport aviation at discounted cost.

Well done Elliot!

Owen Converts onto the SZD Junior

Well done to Stratford junior sailplane pilot Owen who converted onto the SZD Junior over the weekend.

G-CHDB, one of three single-seat gliders on the Stratford on Avon Gliding Club fleet is Owen’s first single-seat aircraft type.

Owen [seated] converts into the SZD Junior

He went on, the same day, to achieve his two-hour soaring duration flight towards his Bronze C cross-country endorsement.

We think he would have his FAI silver height gain as well if he’d been carrying a flight logger!

14 year old pilot Kai goes solo at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club!

14 year old junior glider pilot Kai flew his first solo flight at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club on bank holiday Monday!

Kai is our fourth junior glider pilot to go solo at Stratford on Avon GC in August!

14 year old pilot Kai goes solo at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club!

14 year old junior glider pilot Kai flew his first solo flight at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club on Sunday!Kai is our fourth junior glider pilot to go solo at Stratford on Avon GC in August!Kai flew his first solo just over five years after his older brother Jesal first flew solo with us. He was greeted on landing back at Snitterfield by his father, an airline pilot himself. Aviation clearly runs in the family!#gliding #juniorgliding #youthinaviation #sailplanes British Gliding Association

Posted by Stratford on Avon Gliding Club on Tuesday, 1 September 2020

Kai was put through his paces on bank holiday Monday morning by senior Stratford flight instructor Barry K who then cleared him to launch in K13 G-DCBW on his first solo flight as pilot in command!

Kai flew his first solo just over five years after his older brother Jesal first flew solo with us. He was greeted on landing back at Snitterfield by his father, an airline pilot himself. Aviation clearly runs in the family!

Well done Kai!

Junior Glider Pilot Tom Goes Solo At SoAGC!

Congratulations to Stratford’s junior glider pilot Tom who flew his first solo flight in K13 glider G-DCBW on Saturday at Stratford on Avon Gliding Club!

Junior Pilot Tom Goes Solo At Snitterfield

Congratulations to junior glider pilot Tom who flew his first solo flight in K13 glider G-DCBW from Snitterfield on Saturday!Tom's parents were on hand to watch as he made a brief soaring flight followed by a great landing.#gliding #soaring #sailplanes #aviation #youthinaviation #juniorgliding British Gliding Association

Posted by Stratford on Avon Gliding Club on Sunday, 16 August 2020

Tom was checked out and cleared for solo by Stratford’s Deputy CFI Pete F.

Tom’s parents were on hand to watch as he flew a brief soaring flight followed by a great landing back at Snitterfield!

Well done Tom!

Junior Glider Pilot Matthew goes Solo

On Sunday, junior glider pilot Matthew S flew his first solo flight from Stratford on Avon Gliding Club!

Matthew was checked and cleared for his first solo by senior instructor and club chairman Andy B.

Junior Pilot Matthew Goes Solo At SoAGC

On Sunday, junior glider pilot Matthew S flew his first solo from Stratford on Avon Gliding Club!Matthew had a brief soaring flight in our K13 before landing back at Snitterfield to be congratulated by his dad.Well done Matthew!#gliding #soaring #juniorgliding #youthinaviation British Gliding Association

Posted by Stratford on Avon Gliding Club on Monday, 10 August 2020



Matthew had a brief soaring flight in K13 G-DCBW before landing back at Snitterfield to be congratulated by his dad.

Well done Matthew!