This Saturday was different

Saturday, 3rd June, was not like other Saturdays. Normally we have a mix of pilots flying their power craft, gliders and members who are receiving instruction to glide on the club’s gliders.

However, this Saturday happened to be right in the middle of the Midlands Air Festival and Regley Hall, just down the road.

So not only did we have a “no flight” period to let the Red Arrows do their stuff, but some of the visiting aircraft for the show were using our airfield for a stop and a break.

The net result, was that the members who came that day had a mini air show of their own. Here are some moments from the day.

All lined up to start the day

One of our 6 Experience Flights that day arriving in style

Instruction at Bidford Airfield

What normal happens when instruction is being given.

Waiting for the Red Arrows to do their stuff

The Gazelle Squadron are run by a private group of enthusiasts and performed at the Midland Air Festival

Red Arrows using our airspace to regroup for the Midlands Air Festival, giving us our own private show

Followed by a synchronised landing of powered gliders

Lovely vintage Biplane landing to park up. As you can see by now not a lot of gliders were taking off due to all the traffic

Then we had some Gazelles showing off their skills

Finishing with a masterly coordinated take off by Team Raven