At our meeting about Mutual Flying during the cloud rally we had a useful and lively discussion. Needless to say the audience was rather heavy on keen XC pilots, but since the rules state that both pilots should have a valid XC rating, maybe this was not too much of an issue. Chris …
We have arranged for Aerobatics training to run on three Saturdays through November (5, 19 & 26). Martin and Graham have very kindly agreed to provide theory and flying instruction. There will be a short ground school session each morning after the regular briefing. One K21 will be available and we will operate a traditional flying …
This October Simon and Richard will again be running their RT course leading to a formal CAA or EASA RT operators licence. This is becoming more and more useful as we are encouraged to talk to more airfields and airports. The course will run for five consecutive Tuesdays at 19:30 in the club house starting …
As an addition to the flexible cross country training described above, Andy Beatty is making his Duo Discus 871 available for cross-country training flights on most weeks from Monday through to Wednesday. You will fly with either Andy or Robert but availability will depend on other instructors being able to take over their 2 seater …
This summer we will again be offering flexible cross country training which, it is hoped, will enable us to make more use of days when the weather turns out to be suitable. This training is open to all solo members but will be particularly valuable for those with little or no cross-country experience. It will …
Dear All, The BGA is running a new initiative in support of those who maintain gliders at their club or are interested in becoming BGA inspectors or in maintaining their own glider. Gordon MacDonald (BGA CTO) has asked us to publicise the details and the courses below. You might wish to note that we are …
Venue: Cambridge GC Clubhouse, Gransden Lodge A/F Time: Thursday evenings at 7.30p.m. Bar open from 7 p.m. 24th Mar David Tew Ker-runch As a highly experienced medic with years of ED experience, David describes how to best prepare our bodies for the risks of flight and what to do if we find ourselves first on …
