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Jan 301 min read
A chilly Sunday
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...
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pdinham
Jul 20, 20211 min read
Sunday 18th July
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....
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pdinham
Jul 13, 20211 min read
Longest Day (ish)
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...
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pdinham
Jul 6, 20212 min read
What’s In A Name?
Article from Geoff Grayer The names PZL Bielsko choose for their gliders is somewhat bizarre. Yes, they are birds, but what birds? We...
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pdinham
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Historic Glider Takes to the Sky
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...
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May 21, 20211 min read
Wednesday 19th – Spectacular skies
Cumulo Nimbus Incus Considering that Thor was working overtime it was a rewarding day’s flying. Thanks to Martin S and the other winch...
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pdinham
May 16, 20211 min read
April into May
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...
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pdinham
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Back and flying
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...
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pdinham
Mar 9, 20211 min read
Getting ready…
… for when Lockdown Mk III eases sufficiently for the club to re-open by ensuring we have instructors who are current. The CAA and...
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pdinham
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Last flying before Lockdown MkIII
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...
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pdinham
Dec 2, 20201 min read
Out of Lockdown MKII
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...
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pdinham
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Lockdown Blues
South from Donnington Castle Two weeks into lockdown and withdrawal symptoms starting to kick in – especially on a day like today (19th...
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pdinham
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Into Lockdown Mk II
It would appear the government looked at the weather forecast before deciding in the day on which to start lockdown. Wednesday was...
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pdinham
Nov 8, 20204 min read
Geoff Nicholls RIP
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...
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pdinham
Oct 19, 20202 min read
Birthday Flying
This was the first time (in 30+ years of flying) that I can recall the morning briefing including a rendition of Happy Birthday. But...
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pdinham
Oct 8, 20201 min read
Wednesday 7th October
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...
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pdinham
Oct 4, 20202 min read
September Flying
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...
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pdinham
Sep 9, 20201 min read
Altered States
This fascinating flying machine (creature?) is one of over 50 sculptures on display in the grounds of Shaw House in Newbury. The...
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pdinham
Aug 30, 20202 min read
Wednesdays in August
Strictly speaking the last three mid-week flying days in August (a Wednesday and two Thursdays). We start of on Wednesday 12th on a...
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pdinham
Aug 10, 20201 min read
Into August
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...
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