Expedition reports, cross-country flight achievements, cadet milestones, and airfield updates from Gransden Lodge Airfield.
I turned up at the airfield on a day when flying did not seem likely. The forecast had not seemed promising the previous evening and the actual weather on the drive up to Gransden Lodge airfield seem to bear this out. I looked at the windsock at Duxford aerodrome as I drove past it in … Read more "CGC and the Blustery Day"
The end of another great day of flying with our trusty and reliable Puchacz glider being towed back to the hanger. Despite being in the depths of winter the weather was clear and bright, perfect for learning to fly. We got in around in 25 launches several flying members who were awakening from their solstice … Read more "Winter Flight over Cambridgeshire"
At the weekend I attended a course along with 7 other Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) staff & Young adults to become basic flight simulator instructors. We had 2 uniformed train the trainers officers deliver the training to the 5 staff members who were mostly private pilots with a variety of expereince levels from … Read more "Motion Base Flight Simulator"
Though winds were far too strong for gliding, conditions for track maintenance were considered good. At last the gravel track has dried out and attention could be given to filling the more significant holes. Five members of the regular team off loaded four trailer loads of planings during the day. Another date will be found … Read more "Track Maintenance"
At the end of a long hot summer day flying the call the Launch Marshall and winch driver are waiting to her is this. "Gransden Lodge, K21 Kilo Foxtrot Yankee, landing long on 04, gear is fixed." as it means it's the last flight of the day and the glider will land much further down … Read more "Last flight of the day"
