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.
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.
www.lasham.org.uk/learning/prices/prices.html
I should be doing aflight from here soon. Will tell you if its any good.
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.
Like I said earlier, that's the place I did mine.
Couldn't wish to meet a nicer bunch of folk and the instructors are great.
And from up there you can see for bleedin' miles, beyond Newbury to the north and right out over the IOW to the south.
When we were there there we guys coming back in and had been up as far as Doncaster for the day
had been up for 8 hours or more, I'd be too nervous of going all that way without any engine power - but far more importantly what would you do if you were up over Birmingham and needed a pee??? Don't answer that!
And another thing while I'm here. You can park right outside the club house on the perimeter track but you probably won't be insured as you will be 'airside' but if you do, make sure the roof is up and you don't stand around there as when they come in from long trips they do a fly-by of the club house and jettison all the water they use as ballast!
Let me know the date and I may come and say hello.
Couldn't wish to meet a nicer bunch of folk and the instructors are great.
And from up there you can see for bleedin' miles, beyond Newbury to the north and right out over the IOW to the south.
When we were there there we guys coming back in and had been up as far as Doncaster for the day
had been up for 8 hours or more, I'd be too nervous of going all that way without any engine power - but far more importantly what would you do if you were up over Birmingham and needed a pee??? Don't answer that! And another thing while I'm here. You can park right outside the club house on the perimeter track but you probably won't be insured as you will be 'airside' but if you do, make sure the roof is up and you don't stand around there as when they come in from long trips they do a fly-by of the club house and jettison all the water they use as ballast!
Let me know the date and I may come and say hello.
Hi Guys
Have a nose at this www.sussexgliding.co.uk/vouchers.html#MOTOR GLIDER EXPERIENCE FLIGHT
Just up the road from me! seems cheaper!
Cheers Chris
Have a nose at this www.sussexgliding.co.uk/vouchers.html#MOTOR GLIDER EXPERIENCE FLIGHT
Just up the road from me! seems cheaper!
Cheers Chris
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?
danhay said:
If it's happened there once Dan it's not likely to happen again for a very long time.
True...plus the people in the Glider were OK.
...Plus gliders don't carry any fuel!
Plus gravity isn't my friend (I was built for comfort, not for speed) so I'd be on the ground anyway letting the wife go for a fly...
...let me just make sure her life insurance is up to date.
Phil
bassfiend said:
(I was built for comfort, not for speed)
A bit like your diesel Volvo, Phil!! 
I've been gliding before but that was a long time ago. Unfortunately, over recent years I seem to have become 'afraid' of heights so I don't think I could do it again
It was an amazing experience at the time although the landing was a bit scary 
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