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One of our members headed for wave above Talgarth in his Pik20. (With engine) "Arriving there lift was hard to find and Talgarth visitors were landing back. Solved that by going 6km south along a valley with a big hill to windward and three smaller ones on the downwind side. That kicked the wave up and the climb went from 0.6 to 6knots. Stopping the climb at the airway I headed back home into 25 knots of wind but a good final glide to Nympsfield. It was more marginal for Aston Down than I liked so near NYM a minute of engine got me a few more feet and comfortably home. It was pleasantly warm up there - and a lot of fun."

Another cross-wind day. We set up on runway 03 but it was quite clear that we should be on 27 so only 2 launches were done on 03 and then we were OK for rest of the day. Lots of quite demanding flying in the strong wind but it was thermic and 2 of our intrepid solo pilots took their gliders on extended flights with one getting into some wave to 5k. The VEGA welcomed a couple more club members to become converted to her ways. Good breezy day, no rain, not much cloud.

A lovely if challenging day because of the crosswind choice. A long private owner line was good to see, and eventually thermal popping meant they could set off. Some nice Club check flights and some training and more conversions to the Vega before showing some of our Open Day visitors what it's all about. But unfortunately the gusty conditions made us consider changing runway to 27 from 21 but since wasn't any better there, then scrubbed with a task to recover the gliders and kit. All who went got back, so a good day all and all.

Sadly, due to low cloud, mist, fog, frogs and generally rubbish weather, today had to be scrubbed.

The day started out quite gloomy, both weather and the mood of those wanting to fly! However after lunch, those who stayed on at the airfield were rewarded with a break in the weather and some 20 launches were completed using B winch (not been out for quite a while) on runway 09. "A" winch is being loaded with new cables so that our courses get the benefit of running without too many cable breaks.

"A good day's flying in an icy wind" was the report from Tim, our Duty Instructor! Today the club's newest single seater, a Sport Vega, was available for the first time for suitably qualified members to fly. So congratulations to Ava who became the first club member (apart from CFI and chair) to fly the Sport Vega.

"Cold but fabulous", which could describe a number of things but specifically describes today at AD. We even did a bit of soaring the cold air.

Thanks to everyone who helped out: you did a fab job!

A busy day launching from runway 09 due to the easterly wind direction. A visiting photographer was practicing their skills taking photos of gliders, aircraft and the people at the club. Also congratulations to Jack, our newest qualified winch driver.

Another busy day, the established high pressure creating a low inversion but a very pretty view once above it. Two visitors from Harrow on a short holiday in the Cotswolds dropped in for an aerotow trial lesson to see it from above. Roger was kept busy in the K21 flying club members and the yellow K13 was used to fly the UWE members. 2 more Bronze completions were signed off, so a very productive day. Thanks to everyone who helped.

Another glorious day brought plenty of optimism and the day did not disappoint. Our two seat fleet was kept busy with ab initio training, refreshers and trial lessons including one mile high purchased from the office and then airborne with the hour. The K23 and private gliders had soaring flights although it seemed more difficult than in recent days with blue skies all day.
Huge congratulations to our latest new solo pilots. Oliver led the way in the K21 during the morning and Tom followed later in the afternoon, this time in the K13. Both were rightly proud of their achievements and had beaming smiles. Well done!
Thanks to all that helped today and stuck around to put the kit away as the sun was setting.