We had a really good day yesterday with plenty of sun and some good thermals. The field was very wet after the rain so we decided to just take one K21 to the launch point and land on the cross … Continue reading
Category Archives: Flying reports
Thermal Thursday 6/2/20
We were really lucky with the weather today. When we arrived there was fog on the ground and we could not see the other side of the field, however it very quickly disappeared and left us with virtually wall to wall … Continue reading
Walls of fog
Our chairman Andy sent some photos from one of the few flights we managed on Sunday 19th January in VMC before walls of fog took up position at either end of our airfield and prevented further launching. The regional pressure … Continue reading
Cloudscapes & Checkflights – Flying Report 5/1/20
It was bustling at Sunday’s briefing as the favourable weather forecast combined with a drier field had enticed many members to come to fly. With our neighbouring club Bidford still suffering from a water logged field we also welcomed two … Continue reading
Flying out of 2019
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
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
Bidford Regionals – Flying Report by Peter Capron
The following diary of the event provides an insight into my participation in the competition and the achievements of our fellow SoAGC pilots. Friday 6th July: And so for the second year running, I made my way over to Bidford … 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