Southern Gliding Day
Discussion
Following on from a thread on General Gassing
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=79779&f=23&h=0&p=2
Who would be up for a day out gliding? Will possibly be going here:
www.southdown-gc.demon.co.uk/sgcfind.htm
But I haven't looked into it much yet.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=79779&f=23&h=0&p=2
Who would be up for a day out gliding? Will possibly be going here:
www.southdown-gc.demon.co.uk/sgcfind.htm
But I haven't looked into it much yet.
Right chaps, I've been on the blower to the Gliding Club in the link above.
You can only book for Fridays, but if you turn up before 9:30am on a weekend, you are pretty much guaranteed everyone will get a flight.
Weather wise, we need a mostly dry, hopefully sunny day. Low cloud, heavy rain or winds will prevent them flying.
A single flight (£50) includes an aerotow to 3,000ft which will give you a 20-30 minute flight.
The Aerobatic option (£80) will include an aerotow to 4,000ft plus one or more of each of the following:
Loop
Barrel Roll
Stall Turn - these are v good fun, but not if you're prone to
If the costs are a bit steep, I could always try shopping around?
I'm thinking of one weekend in April, because the chances of getting good weather will have improved significantly by then.
You can only book for Fridays, but if you turn up before 9:30am on a weekend, you are pretty much guaranteed everyone will get a flight.
Weather wise, we need a mostly dry, hopefully sunny day. Low cloud, heavy rain or winds will prevent them flying.
A single flight (£50) includes an aerotow to 3,000ft which will give you a 20-30 minute flight.
The Aerobatic option (£80) will include an aerotow to 4,000ft plus one or more of each of the following:
Loop
Barrel Roll
Stall Turn - these are v good fun, but not if you're prone to
If the costs are a bit steep, I could always try shopping around?
I'm thinking of one weekend in April, because the chances of getting good weather will have improved significantly by then.
DustyC said:Thanks DustyC
A cheaper alternative in Hampshire
www.lasham.org.uk/learning/prices/prices.html
I should be doing aflight from here soon. Will tell you if its any good.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/southern_counties/3521215.stm
Inquiry after fatal plane crash
An investigation is under way after a light aircraft crashed into fields in West Sussex, killing the pilot.
The accident happened on Sunday at about 1500 GMT after the Piper Pawnee aircraft took off from Parham Park airfield in West Chiltington.
The plane was towing a glider which it released, and as the Piper headed back to the gliding club it crashed into trees and landed in the field.
Police said the pilot, who has not been named, died at the scene.
People on a nearby golf course saw the plane go out of control before it plunged into the field and burst into flames near houses in Heather Lane.
A spokeswoman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue said it was alerted to the crash at about 1456 GMT.
"The plane was destroyed on impact and then caught fire." The glider, which had a pilot and trainee on board, had been released from the aircraft safely and neither were hurt in the incident.
Local residents and golfers tried to rescue the man, but were unable to get near the debris, a Sussex Police spokesman said.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation.
The Southdown Gliding Club has declined to comment about the incident.
This happened at the place we were planning to go, must admit to having 2nd thoughts?
Inquiry after fatal plane crash
An investigation is under way after a light aircraft crashed into fields in West Sussex, killing the pilot.
The accident happened on Sunday at about 1500 GMT after the Piper Pawnee aircraft took off from Parham Park airfield in West Chiltington.
The plane was towing a glider which it released, and as the Piper headed back to the gliding club it crashed into trees and landed in the field.
Police said the pilot, who has not been named, died at the scene.
People on a nearby golf course saw the plane go out of control before it plunged into the field and burst into flames near houses in Heather Lane.
A spokeswoman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue said it was alerted to the crash at about 1456 GMT.
"The plane was destroyed on impact and then caught fire." The glider, which had a pilot and trainee on board, had been released from the aircraft safely and neither were hurt in the incident.
Local residents and golfers tried to rescue the man, but were unable to get near the debris, a Sussex Police spokesman said.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation.
The Southdown Gliding Club has declined to comment about the incident.
This happened at the place we were planning to go, must admit to having 2nd thoughts?
cuzza said:
From what the radio said yesterday, two gliders collided. One pilot killed and the other with minor injuries after parachuting to safety - not good.
Blimey, that guy did well to parachute out. Julian was saying you'd have to make your mind up pretty quickly to have a chance of getting out.
More details here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/england/hampshire/dorset/3661041.stm
>> Edited by danhay on Wednesday 28th April 12:49P.S. I hope the 68 yr old man wasn't that nice chap we were talking to?
>> Edited by danhay on Wednesday 28th April 12:50
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