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Old 8th Jul 2013, 18:33
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Largely glider / glider, I think, though I don't have the numbers.

On a 250km glider cross country flight last weekend, (Gransden, Chipping Camden, Hus Bos, Gransden) I saw probably 15-20 other gliders - several opposite direction within a few hundred metres. I think I only saw one or two GA powered aircraft.

Which raises the question, how much cross country flying in powered aircraft actually happens at the weekend? Where is everyone?

OK, I passed close to a couple of gliding sites on the way, but still!

Paul
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