PPruNe Gliding Experience Days
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PPruNe Gliding Experience Days
Myself and BRL have for some time, been toying with the idea of organising a PPruNe gliding air-experience day for the power pilots among you who have often wondered what it would be like to fly a glider - but have never tried it.
Now that the warmer weather is on the horizon, now would seem like a suitable time to float the idea on here.
Cost is likely to be around £30 for 2 winch launches, in possibly May/Jun.
Maximum numbers will be about 20 on any one day - its likely to be a weekday, and at an airfield in Wiltshire. Ideally this would be for those of you who have never flown a glider before - but depending on numbers may be open to more. More than 1 day can be arranged if more than 20 want to take part. Bar and BBQ facilities available afterwards.
Who's interested???
Now that the warmer weather is on the horizon, now would seem like a suitable time to float the idea on here.
Cost is likely to be around £30 for 2 winch launches, in possibly May/Jun.
Maximum numbers will be about 20 on any one day - its likely to be a weekday, and at an airfield in Wiltshire. Ideally this would be for those of you who have never flown a glider before - but depending on numbers may be open to more. More than 1 day can be arranged if more than 20 want to take part. Bar and BBQ facilities available afterwards.
Who's interested???
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I'm interested, about 150 hrs powered flight in the logbook. Does this site in Wiltshire accept landings from PA28 if so I could fly in, do the exciting stuff and fly home. That could be two of us from EGTC.
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Originally Posted by Laundryman
I'm interested, about 150 hrs powered flight in the logbook. Does this site in Wiltshire accept landings from PA28 if so I could fly in, do the exciting stuff and fly home. That could be two of us from EGTC.
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I'm a definite maybe, a day off isn't a problem, cost isn't a problem, just let me know when.
Cheers
Kev
P.S. As Penguina says, if anyone wants to share transport (cars or planes) from the Midlands give me a shout, DW / LaundryMan?
Cheers
Kev
P.S. As Penguina says, if anyone wants to share transport (cars or planes) from the Midlands give me a shout, DW / LaundryMan?
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Nimbus265,
I take it that it will be Friday night, NOT a Saturday or Sunday. If it is a Sat, or Sunday I assume club members will be consulted? Either way I will be happy to help (on the winch)!
I take it that it will be Friday night, NOT a Saturday or Sunday. If it is a Sat, or Sunday I assume club members will be consulted? Either way I will be happy to help (on the winch)!
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Yes! I'm interested! Brilliant idea. I've been saying 'I must have a go at gliding' for about 3 years now and have I got my backside into gear? No I have not! If anyone in the S London area fancies sharing transport (cars or 'planes) that may also be a good plan.
(Above is subject to being in the country, of course...)
(Above is subject to being in the country, of course...)
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Originally Posted by Glide Perfectionist
Nimbus265,
I take it that it will be Friday night, NOT a Saturday or Sunday. If it is a Sat, or Sunday I assume club members will be consulted? Either way I will be happy to help (on the winch)!
I take it that it will be Friday night, NOT a Saturday or Sunday. If it is a Sat, or Sunday I assume club members will be consulted? Either way I will be happy to help (on the winch)!
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Thanks for posting this Nimbus, an excellent idea, I can't wait to come and have a go, plus if the weather is playing ball, a barby afterwards! I will be coming from Shoreham if anyone wants a lift on the way.
Is there a height/weight limit for a person to go in a glider or anything else we need to know beforehand...?
Is there a height/weight limit for a person to go in a glider or anything else we need to know beforehand...?
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Bit more information for you.... We have 3 2-seater gliders available for the day (working on the actual date right now). Max weight is 232 Lbs and max height is about 6'3". All flying will be with BGA qualified instructors. There is a possibility of aerotow as well as winch launches, but there will be an additional cost for this. More details to follow!
I would love to have a go. I have about 250 hours power and about 150 hours gliding and 1000 launches. But it was a long time ago and I would just love to have another go because I know that the performance of modern gliders and winches have made it a very different experience than in my day.
Edited just to say, Any time any day!
Again edited to say I could fly in with two (lightish) passengers in a PA28 but as it is only from Compton Abbas it might not be worth it.
Edited just to say, Any time any day!
Again edited to say I could fly in with two (lightish) passengers in a PA28 but as it is only from Compton Abbas it might not be worth it.
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Originally Posted by dwshimoda
If I can arrange the time off, then I can offer some space in the C-172 from Cranfield - as long as you don't criticise my landings! How long is the strip?
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Currently working on either the 23rd or 25th May. Maybe both if I get enough people who want to fly. Maximum will be 20 people each day, possibly split into flying 2 slots am and pm (ish). Just trying to muster up club support to run the field, before confirming the dates.
