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Air League Flying Day – A Great Success
Jul 22nd
This year’s annual Air League Flying Day at Bicester proved to be a great success with a massive improvement in numbers from previous years. Over 40 glider launches were carried out, allowing every young member to have at least one flight with some even having two. With glorious weather and an abundance of thermals, average flight times were in the region of thirty minutes, allowing young Air League members to really get some hands-on time.
The event was made possible thanks to the generous support of Windrushers Gliding Club who facilitated the day. Also on hand were instructors from the Upward Bound Trust and together they provided over six instructors which ensured the day ran smoothly. A range of gliders were flown during the day, including the legendary Slingsby T21 Sedbergh, a glider which was a lot older than the average age in attendance!
Bicester: Gliding, Sunshine and Barbeques
Jul 8th
This year’s flying day at Bicester Airfield was a huge success, a massive improvement in numbers from previous years. Over 40 glider launches were carried out, allowing every young member to have at least one flight. Some were even lucky enough to have two! The weather stayed strong throughout the whole day, and on into the evening, providing a glorious backdrop to a stunning air display and the legendary Bicester barbeque.
A massive thank you goes out to Scott Pendry, John and Cherry Mack. Without their extensive prior planning, the event wouldn’t have nearly been as well organized as it was.
More pictures will be coming shortly…watch this space!
2010 Scholarships and Bursaries
Jun 28th
2010 saw the Air League rewarding 78 lucky members with various Flying, Engineering and Gliding scholar-ships and bursaries. Read more about the 2010 winners and details of the sponsor here.
