CGC at UWE Freshers' Fair
Students (the young looking ones) listen open mouthed as Eugene (the old geezer) waxes lyrical about the joys of soaring flight!
Pilot's Playground
This satellite picture shows the UK when the gliding conditions are very good (near perfect) (taken on the 31st of August). A few 500km tasks were flown from Aston Down going as far east as Newmarket and as far north as Gainsborough. Note the cumulus cloud following the high pressure system centered on the UK.
Guillermo's first solo
Guillermo Sánchez flew his first solo today.
First Solo
Peter Page flew his first solo today.
Planeur sur l'herbe
A recent cross country flight in the blue by Eugene ended here near the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh.
Duo goes to the Black Mountains
The Duo Discus went out west today (4th April) and came back with these two images.
Spring Newsletter
Here is the latest newsletter.
Trip to Fleet Air Arm Museum
Bill Alden is organising a trip to Fleet Air Arm Museum on Thursday 15th April. Coach leaving Aston Down at 9am returning at about 6pm. Cost for coach and entry is £24 ( Over 65’s £22.50 )
Please let Pat know ASAP. Limited to 21
Two first solos in one day
21st March
Paul Mather | Steve Treacy |
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New Maps
The new Southern England and Wales maps edition 36 are in stock cost £15.99. Please let Pat know if you want one and she will leave it out for you.
