Friday 9th to Saturday 10th January 2026
Posted: 10/01/2026 19:12
Friday 9th. Storm Goretti's track across southern Britain meant the site avoided the storm force winds, heavy rain and snow that affected the southern half of the UK. A light to moderate NNW'ly blew under sunny skies but the forecast had resulted in the day being previously scrubbed so there was no flying.
Saturday 10th. A sunny, cold day with light winds saw 16 ATs off runway 20 with 20, 02 and 06 being used for landing. Flight duration was a function of release height with Tim Stanley taking the only First Flight pupil of the day for 22 minutes off a 3,000' tow in K21 JVZ and John Carter/Jamie Quartermaine having 20 minutes from a similar tow in the DG1000. Ryan Parker, after a check flight in K21 JVZ with Andreas Rieder, re-soloed in JVZ later in the day, so congratulations to him.
This blog describes a snippet of life at the Yorkshire Gliding Club. Why not take a flight and try it yourself, or we can teach you to fly as a full club member.