Bonfire Party 2013
Well over 80 people attended the Bonfire & Fireworks party on Saturday evening. All enjoyed a stunning display and some great bonfire food.
A special thanks to Jaqui,Pat & Helen (The Kitchen Crew). Matt & Sam (The Bar Crew) Also thanks to Paul Glassett & Darren Edge (The pyromaniacs) and to Mike Weston for helping me with the fireworks. R.K.
UWE Freshers' Fair
Here are a couple of pictures from the UWE freshers fair. Matt Page, Max Lazenby, Darren Edge and Jonathan Apperley took along a PW6 which proved a popular attraction.
Our youngest ever solo pilot
Jonathan Power has flown solo two days after his 14th Birthday. Unfortunately it was too windy on the actual day. We also have a video.
First solo
Max Schwierzina, a UWE member, went solo today.
George Lee
10th March 2013
Sunday Morning (time TBC)
George Lee, the first person to win three successive World Gliding Championship titles, will be at Aston Down to promote his new autobiography. Copies of his book will be available and he may even sign a few! If you have any questions please feel free to email or phone Brian Birlison.
Aston Down on the TV
Aston Down was used to record part of Richard Hammond's Miracles of Nature shown recently. You can watch it here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01nvn2n/Richard_Hammonds_Miracles_...
It's the bit near the beginning with E-Type Jag and the geese.
Chris Power in the K8 with blue sky!
Video
A compilation from Alex Mazzoleni of his gliding in 2012. Most recorded at Aston Down.
First solo
Max Lazenby has flown solo on his 16th birthday. The cake was excellent.
Goodbye to the old bus
The old bus has been taken away by the Cardiff Transport Preservation Group. If you really miss it you can go and see it at their depot. Apparently it was the last one of its type used in Cardiff.
