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22nd August 2026

Power Gliding Day - Roger Price Memorial Cup.

19 members, along with family and friends, turned out for another fantastic Power Gliding Day in honour of the Roger Price Memorial Cup. The weather played ball beautifully this year — blazing sunshine, flat calm conditions, and plenty of thermals throughout the day.

A total of 16 pilots entered the competition, flying across three rounds before progressing to the fly‑off stage.

✈️ Round 1

Pilots began with a 20‑second power climb, aiming to stay aloft for a maximum of 5 minutes, with 10 seconds bonus awarded for landing in the designated box area.

Lift was superb, and 8 pilots maxed out at 5 minutes, with 6 of those achieving the full 5m 10s thanks to accurate landings in the box.

Members then broke for lunch, enjoying a great spread of cakes, sausage rolls, pork & stuffing batches, and sausage batches.

✈️ Round 2

For Round 2, the power climb‑out was reduced to 15 seconds. Even with the shorter climb, 5 pilots still managed to max out at 5 minutes, showing just how buoyant the air remained.

✈️ Round 3 – Score Combination

Times from Rounds 1 and 2 were added together, and the Top Five pilots progressing to the fly‑off were:

Len G

Gordon B

Bruce

Dave D

Andy R

Lift continued to be exceptional, with some incredible heights achieved. However, Bruce and Andy unfortunately dropped out early after losing lift and were unable to stay aloft long enough to progress.

🏆 Fly‑Off – Reduced Power Climb

With three pilots remaining, the decision was made to run a final fly‑off with the power climb reduced again — this time to 7 seconds. The format was simple: Last pilot flying would take the trophy.

Despite the short climb, lift was still plentiful, and pilots were again gaining height with ease. Eventually, fatigue began to show, and the final landings were recorded as follows:

Len G — 2m 29s

Gordon B — 2m 43s

Dave D — 3m 15s 🏆

Dave D lifted the Roger Price Memorial Cup with a superb final flight.

A fantastic day was enjoyed by all. Special thanks go to:

Dave D for assisting with timekeeping

Dave Berry for managing the scoreboard

Angie for supplying and helping with the BBQ and drinks

Great flying, great company, and great weather — a perfect Power Gliding Day.

Annual Club Fun Day — 18 July 2026

A fantastic turnout of 15 members plus family and friends made this year's Fun Day another relaxed, friendly success. As always, the emphasis was on sociability, good humour, and enjoyable flying rather than formal competition. A light breeze persisted throughout the day, but conditions remained pleasant and flyable from start to finish.

Slow Flight — New for 2026

This brand‑new event proved to be a real crowd‑pleaser, mixing precision flying with a bit of suspense. 

Objective — Fly from Point A to Point B as slowly as possible without stalling or touching down. Pilots first completed one full circuit of the field. As they crossed Point A, the timer started hey then flew towards Point B at the slowest safe speed they could manage. The timer stopped at the finish gate — slowest time wins.

The gentle breeze added an extra layer of challenge, making throttle control and angle of attack absolutely key. Several pilots demonstrated impressively controlled slow‑flight technique.

This was won by John Copper with 23 secs 

Limbo Competition — New Twist for 2026

This year's Limbo event ran with a fresh set of rules: each pilots had two minutes to achieve as many passes under the pole as possible. Depth perception and the cross‑field breeze made the task trickier than expected, but the determination (and occasional laughter) kept the atmosphere lively. Some pilots racked up multiple clean passes, while others discovered just how deceptive the pole height can be when the wind nudges you off line.

John Copper once again cleaned up on this event with 10 passes. 

BBQ & Refreshments

A huge thank‑you goes to Angie Richards, who once again kept everyone fuelled with sausage rolls, cake, and drinks throughout the day. Her contribution remains a cornerstone of the Fun Day's welcoming, family‑friendly feel.

A Great Day All Round Plenty of flying, plenty of laughs, and a relaxed atmosphere that perfectly captures what the Fun Day is all about. 

Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make it another memorable club event.

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