4300′ on the first lauch of the day. Al Stacey in the MK3 was realeased from his aerotow out of Keevil just over Hullavington. his first words after landing alongside the launch point were “I must be either mad or stupid!” The MK3 will now be with us for the next couple of months – […]
Author: HF JR
MK3 arriving today!
Al Stacy’s MK3 is arriving today, it will be getting its C of A done at the same time as our aircraft. I’ve been told we get to keep it for a month in return. If you haven’t flown one before – have a go!!
Summer has finally arrived.
Thirty launches last friday with probably the most half-hour flights we’ve seen in one day. The airfield was bathed with warm evening sun, and the smell of char grilled burgers on the BBQ. Let’s hope that the sun stays through to this Friday. The C of A will be done this weekend too.
Sedbergh and Al Stacey’s MKIII pass CofA
Yes, both of the aircraft passed their CofA today. They both then flew 11 launches that afternoon. Thanks to those that helped with the aircraft and evening flying. Just got the following email !!!! “XA310 was not the MkIII I first went solo on which was WT898 on 24/06/1973.However XA310 was the first MkIII I […]
WB922 was back in the air last Friday
WB922 was back in the air last Friday, and what a day it turned out to be. 2700′ on one launch and over 30 mins on another. The only limiting factor the wind chill making it feel like less than -10
Adam has fixed the Peugot – Thank You!
The airfield Peugeot is once again up and running, however, there is a catch. After replacing the two front brake calipers ( courtesy of Dorset Fire and Rescue !) A hydraulic leak was discovered the from the rear, not only that the rear bleed nipples have also sheared and are not as straight forward to […]
Record 158 Launches
In the last month WB922 has flown a record 158 launches. The previous record was 90 in August 2003 when we first bought it. Thanks to everyone who has donated monies, time, effort and spare parts to the vintage flight!
Total Syndicate Renewal and Flying Fee’s Due:
****** What could we buy with
*** Alan Wintle Solo ***
Solo to are Mark Ashton, Dom Zalewski, Phil Maund. Syndicate Renewal is Due!
More fantastic Summer soaring.
Even more flying over two fantasic evenings! With Kevin Burns flying solo. There are some more images up – please send any you have to [email protected].