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Wrekin Gliding Club
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10 October 2020
BGA Annual Return - Kms Flown
I am, once again, completing the annual return for the BGA. I need to report the number of kms flown from Cosford for the period 1 Oct 19 to 30 Sep 20. For those of you who have covered a few kms this past year please let me how many so I can incl...
Source: Nigel Readman (OIC, Engineering Member (Tug/SLMG), Aircraft Member) -
02 October 2020
Shawbury Move Latest
The move is back On!! Flyin is planned for 18 Oct 20. More details will come from Geoff Catling. The immediate issue has been passed and the asbestos testing in the Hangar 4 was negative although they will continue to monitor it. So noses ba...
Source: Alan Swan (Safety Member) -
01 September 2020
Attending Flying Days COVID-19
All, If you are experiencing any cold symptoms such as sore throat, head aches or at worse flu like symptoms you ARE NOT TO ATTEND FLYING DAYS until you are cleared of these either by COVID-19 test or isolation. Please respect our mitigations and t...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
22 July 2020
Move to RAF Shawbury
The Wrekin Gliding Club is moving to become the RAF Shawbury Gliding Club in late September 2020. We will continue to provide the same opportunities for the whole service family but at a new location. We will be Aerotow only using our super quiet SF...
Source: Alan Swan (Safety Member) -
25 June 2020
RAF Shawbury Aries Magazine
The club form the centre spread of the latest edition of the RAF Shawbury Aries magazine at https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/stations/raf-shawbury/documents/20200612-aries-magazine-ed2-2020/ with a nice article and some good pics from the...
Source: Geoffrey Catling (Publicity Member) -
16 June 2020
Differences Training info from BGA
Differences training is designed to help pilots understand important differences in handling or operation. Aeroplane pilots are reminded that the ANO (UK national licences) and Part-FCL (EASA FCL licences) require that if the aeroplane...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
09 June 2020
Return of Gliding at Cosford
In line with government guidance and with permission of AOC 22 Gp the club has recommenced gliding at RAF Cosford. Our return to flying is very limited, all flying is solo being restricted to instructors and qualified pilots to maintain currency. Th...
Source: Alan Swan (Safety Member) -
06 June 2020
COVID Update from the BGA
To Club Chairmen and CFIs The BGA attended a meeting yesterday with the CAA and DfT to further discuss return to flying issues. Regarding restarting flying in general, the DfT again noted that the UK Govt regulates UK aviation and airspace, and ...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
06 May 2020
ISRGC 2020
Hi all, I have secured R22 our ASK21 for this years Inter Services Gliding Competition at RAF Kevil. If you are interested in taking part please contact Will Dean. More info can be found here:- http://www.bannerdown.co.uk/index.php http...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
30 April 2020
RETURN TO FLYING Pt2
Hi all, I hope you are all keeping well and safe too. Below is the most recent update from the British Gliding Association regarding the return to flying and the work going on behind the scenes: Returning to flying is never far from any of o...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
25 April 2020
Return to flying
Hi all, I received the following communication from the BGA and I encourage you all to open the link and have a read. Of course there may well be further limitations placed upon us as we operate from MOD property and the MOD's rules and regulat...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
18 April 2020
British Gliding Association Webinars
Hi all, I hope this finds you all well. I have watched the latest webinar from the BGA last night and it's well worth the looksee. The BGA has been putting on a series of Webinars over the past few weeks to help keep us in touch with glid...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
08 April 2020
Medicals
Just received this from the LAA, Dear LAA Member ORS 1374 issued by the CAA now extends all Class 2 medical certificates, and a number of class ratings, until 22nd November 2020. So no declaration is now required if you have a Class 2 aviation m...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
29 March 2020
COVID 19 Things to do
Whilst you are in isolation here are some things you can do: BGA Website, This is an excellent resource from which you can learn lots about gliding and aviation more generally. In the members area check out the online radio telephony course. Ther...
Source: Alan Swan (Safety Member) -
30 July 2019
Airprox With Drone
Hi all, The report into the Airprox Ventus v Drone reported by one of our pilots is now available at the link below. https://www.airproxboard.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Content/Standard_content/Airprox_report_files/2019/Airprox%20Report%202019...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
17 June 2019
Today is not the day
This popped up from the BGA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMT-MhYd7Z4&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR33IOBGCuVA5eTDXC-KNr4Z-fSqBGkp4tE9lItuvxlmz5Gdcsb9Hx-PHQE I urge you all to watch this short vid. Gally
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
10 June 2019
For Sale. Janus Wing Dolly
WGC Members invited to make offers on a Janus wing dolly Any offers to be made to Geoff Catling by email by Fri 28 Jun 19. If no offers are received from WGC Members the item will be advertised to RAFGSA Clubs. All proceeds will go toward promoti...
Source: Geoffrey Catling (Publicity Member) -
18 February 2019
Managing Flying Risk
HI all, If you get the opportunity, please copy the link below and have a read of the BGA Managing Flying Risks. This will give you a good insight on what goes on in the background to support both here at Wrekin and gliding clubs throughout the UK...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
13 February 2019
CAA exemption No 1293 - FCL
The UK CAA has recently published CAA exemption no 1293 re the requirement to hold a Part-FCL Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) when acting as pilot in command of a UK registered aeroplane or TMG with an EASA Certificate of Airworthiness or ...
Source: Ian Gallacher (CFI) -
22 January 2019
Winter Safety Update
When you are sitting at home during the winter starring at your computer then why not take a look at the BGA Safety Page at this link: https://members.gliding.co.uk/bga-safety-management/ There is lots of interesting information about safety an...
Source: Alan Swan (Safety Member)