Sunday 9th January 2022

Posted: 10/01/2022 23:14

Sunday 9th.  A brief sunny start to the day with the light to moderate WSW'ly wind soon bringing in overcast skies. these lowering over the day resulting in reduced launch heights and shorter flights.  In spite of the uninspiring conditions, 29 ATs were flown behind the Eurofox although only 3 flights managed longer than 20 minutes.   Les Rayment claimed 2 of the 3, both with two of the day's 4 First Flight pupils in the DG500 with 27 and 22 minutes.  Chris Collingham and John Forrester were the other >20 minute pilots with 23 minutes in K21 KLW. 

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.

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