With a clear sky and a cold nip in the air we got started early with the first launch before 10:30hrs. Mostly it was annual checks for us...

Another hot day but conditions were far better than those on Saturday so here are a few photos of a 2hr 45min flight with Pete in 383....

OK, so 23rd June was not the longest day but it was the closest flying day to it and we certainly made the most of it (while others were...

Article from Geoff Grayer The names  PZL Bielsko choose for their gliders is somewhat bizarre. Yes, they are birds, but what birds? We...

Olympia 1 Jacob’s Ladder Built in 1947 (registered G-ALNB) at Elliotts of Newbury – Production No 14 (EoN/0/014) One of the first batch...

Cumulo Nimbus Incus Considering that Thor was working overtime it was a rewarding day’s flying. Thanks to Martin S and the other winch...

The lack of a post does not mean lack of flying – just lack of making the effort to provide an update.  12th April saw us moving to ‘step...

It’s been a long wait to be able to get our bums back in the air.  Instructors got a chance to fly in February thanks to the realisation...

… for when Lockdown Mk III eases sufficiently for the club to re-open by ensuring we have instructors who are current.  The CAA and...

Wednesday 17th December was the last flying we managed to do before flying was put on hold once more.  In theory there were some days...

DHA’s first landing after its “holiday” First day after lockdown and we are back and first launch was the return of the much loved K8...

South from Donnington Castle Two weeks into lockdown and withdrawal symptoms starting to kick in – especially on a day like today (19th...

It would appear the government looked at the weather forecast before deciding in the day on which to start lockdown.  Wednesday was...

It was only a few months ago that a number of club members joined Geoff, during the first lockdown, on Zoom to celebrate his 90th...

This was the first time (in 30+ years of flying) that I can recall the morning briefing including a rendition of Happy Birthday.  But...

Soaring in October – happy days.  Well, for some at least.  With the wind due west launch heights were modest so not a lot of time to...

Once again a distinct lack of posts which does not mean we haven’t been flying.  In fact we have had far more launches than last...

This fascinating flying machine (creature?) is one of over 50 sculptures on display in the grounds of Shaw House in Newbury.  The...

Strictly speaking the last three mid-week flying days in August (a Wednesday and two Thursdays).  We start of on Wednesday 12th on a...

More wind than expected but but less from the west than forecast.  I assume the forecast was the reason for a fairly modest turnout for a...