Time for out of the box thinking
Kenley is rather on the small size for its catchment area and especially as normal ops are w-ends only (plus some week courses)
Well possibly an answer is to run lots of week courses utilising other closed Squadrons that have lost a base. In essence it would replace the old system at the original No1 and No2 Gliding centres but with a different staff make up.
The private world would call in 'maximising potential' and with so many keen people (and equipment) still around I think it could be staffed without difficulty as there are good transport links for the area.
I do not see the Cadet movement ever getting Motor Gliders back so in reality the gliding world will have to work with what is available, and at least Kenley is secure, and of course has a very proud history to give it a very special 'usp' for anyone flying from there. Surrey Hills Club would have to adapt, but they only exist because of the Air Cadets having the site so no doubt an 'accommodation' could be made.
Not as good as more sites, but Kenley has the catchment and thats never going to change. You know it make sense just get on with it.
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