Free Flying on The South Downs
Local Meetings
Coaching evening: CP Development: making the most of winter - getting ready for spring
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 27 October, 2022 - 20:00 to 22:00
Monthly meeting at Glynde Social Club.
We are fortunate to have Martin Long and John Turczak as our speakers this month.
Note that this meeting is on Thursday rather than the now usual Wednesday. Glynde bridge should be open again. 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
KSS Air Ambulance
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 28 September, 2022 - 19:30 to 21:30
A speaker from the Air Ambulance will give a presentation on their work. SHGC is a regular donor to this charity as well as a user of its services. 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm start at Glynde Social Club.
Be aware that the Glynde bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic so you will have to approach from the North (eg Ranscombe Lane or Glyndebourne).
Johnny Carr with Brian Wood on the birth of the Club:
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 24 August, 2022 - 20:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irOsbqYrL0g
recorded on 24 of Aug 2022 at the Glynde Social Club.
Social and Coaching Evening - Glynde Social Club 24 August
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 24 August, 2022 - 19:30 to 22:00
Club President and Senior Coach Johnny Carr has kindly agreed to give a talk on the early days of SHGC, and paragliders flying with hang gliders. All welcome.
Coaching evening at Glynde - Quiz night
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 27 July, 2022 - 19:30 to 22:00
40 questions (not just exam theory but trivia as well). Teams of 3 to encourage discussion of answers. And cups for the winning team.
Coaching presentation - Thermalling
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 29 June, 2022 - 19:30 to 22:00
Ked Shayer will present his talk on Thermalling Techniques at Glynde Social Club, 7.30 for 8.00 pm start.
The presentation will be videoed for those unable to attend.
Coaching/social evening
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 26 May, 2022 - 19:30 to 22:00
First meeting for 2 1/2 years
Glynde Social Club.
So we now have the speakers sorted for the Glynde coaching/social night. Andrew Kruszynski, Martin Long and Dominic Jones. Should be a very good evening. So keep May 26th Free.
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Pilot Lecture - Flight Theory and Instruments
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 6 August, 2020 - 22:00 to Friday, 7 August, 2020 - 00:00
John Turczak is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Pilot exam coaching - Flight Theory and Instruments
Time: Aug 6, 2020 08:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88384974854?pwd=S0Jha2sreld2bVVML0dSRjc3VnhKZz09
Meeting ID: 883 8497 4854
Passcode: 876796
Coaching evening and pilot induction - Airlaw and navigation
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 30 January, 2020 - 19:00 to 21:00
Meeting to be help at Glynde Social club
7.30 till 8pm is induction for new members.
Air law and navigation
You should:
• be able to name the official documents, sources and promulgation methods of UK aviation law
• understand the law regarding Royal Flights and glider radios
• be able to interpret aeronautical charts (including scales, differences in the level of information depicted,
validity periods, and symbols)
• understand the basic structure of Zones, Areas and Airways
• know the dimensions of ATZs and MATZs
• understand the usage of various altimeter settings (QFE, QNH, 1013.2 mb)
• know the Rules of the Air (especially the low-flying rules, the right-hand traffic rule, and the aerial
collision avoidance rules)
• be able to define VMC and VFR (minima, rules)
• know the legal definitions of night, sunset and sunrise and the relevant flying restrictions relating to them
• be able to define IMC and IFR (basic differences from VMC rules)
• appreciate the factors affecting compasses (deviation and variation)
• be able to interpret warning signs
• understand commonly used abbreviations and initials
• be able to distinguish between types of airspace that permit glider entry and those that don't (e.g. AIAAs,
MATZs, Danger Areas).
Pilot Lecture - Flight Theory and Instruments + induction for new pilots
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 28 November, 2019 - 19:00 to 22:00
7.30 till 8pm induction for new pilots. Then the next part of the pilot lectures. This month we are back in the newly renovated Glynde Social Club. I will put some directions in the comments. We will be covering Flight theory and instruments. We will be looking at polar curves, types of drag, lift, glide ratios and a few other helpful topics. Plus whatever else is on the syllabus. So come along. If you just want to pop in for a social chat then the bar will be available.