Tim, Claire and John made the most of some great autumn weather and visited Sywell for some lunch.

The day started early with getting our airplane, a Robin DR 400, out of the hangar.

After a short delay, we eventually got airborne with our flight taking us straight over Northampton.

Northampton with pitsford reservoir in the background

Sywell was busy when arrived with plenty of aircraft flying and microlights towing hang gliders across the circuit downwind leg.  We had to make one go-around before finding a free slot and touching terra firma.

We quickly made our way over to the pilots mess located in Sywell’s impressive 1930’s Art Deco styled buildings.

After a cup of tea and a “microlight breakfast” it wasn’t long before we had to head back Edgehill.  The days in winter are short and the sun sets low in the West which made the visibility poor on the return leg.

Even though the flights were only short it was a great day out.  Thanks for Sywell for letting us visit.

Blue Skies and fair winds…..

Tim & Phil from the West Midlands visited Shenington for some gliding lessons.

We were blessed with a gorgeous autumn day, light winds, great visibility and blue skies initially, but gradually getting cloudier as the day went on.  Perfect weather for Phil’s first flight.

First flight was John & Phil flying for 30 minutes in the Venture motor-glider, to introduce the controls.

Then Tim continued to make good progress with his training, practicing speed control and using the trim.

Tim practicing speed control

We then got the k21 out for a few flights.

Phil’s first launch in a glider

Phil’s grin was from ear to ear!

Phil & John