Cotswold Aero Club

Aeroplanes for all tastes on our apron.

Summer barbecue last night with headline act Who's Toned. Great time had by all.

A trip in OMNI this afternoon. Any guesses to the identity of the airfield and other views

Light winds and sunny sky, just right for a First Solo. Congratulations to John Neath on achieving that never to be forgotten aviation milestone.

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival this weekend. Spotted the Vilma inbound on the Sharpness Canal passing Hempsted this morning.

Cross Channel experience today for Clem Law, John Capelin and Chris Wunsch. Gloucester - Alderney - Caen - Gloucester

Hangar flying - retraction check for OMNI.

Another happy pilot. Congratulations to Dominic Marchand on completing his PPL course today.

Now it can up into the blue or up into the grey.....Congratulations to Bob Ashton on completing the IMC course yesterday.

After the showers and low cloud we get a fine evening. Just right for a First Solo. Congratulations to Jack Taylor on his first flight as PIC.

Great day for a First Solo! Congratulations to Chris Wunsch on this achievement.l

Up close, had a guided tour of a B52 at Fairford this morning.

Can you work out aviation connections from the information on the labels on bottles of various wines. That was the theme of the quiz last night, with some very tenuous links devised! Great fun was had by all, thanks to Paul and Hilary for organising.

Probably the last time one will be seen in the skies over Gloucestershire.

One or two faces we recognise here......

A successful evening for Pete Sollitt, completion of the night qualification course. His favourite rugby team won as well.🤩

Congratulations to our youngest pilot Jonathon Scrimshaw who completed his PPL course today. Only has to wait till April before he will be old enough to exercise the privileges!!