Cotswold Aero Club

Gloucester Air Traffic and admin staff have start a series of liaison visits. We were their first port of call today. Phil gave a potted history of the airfield and general discussion was held on various topics of concern to be sides.

Another happy pilot. Congratulations to James Mulligan on completing his First Solo shortly before the thunderstorms arrived yesterday.

Taking advantage of the sunny weather! Congratulations to Chris Brown on passing his Skill Test and completing his PPL course.

Some 35 members and guests enjoyed our annual winter quiz last night. A chilli supper kept the refuelled the grey cells at half time.

The teams infinal place order,
Little Heads
Who are We
Them Oldies
Silver City
Cruise Missiles
Groundhog
Touch and Go.

Thanks to chefs Richard and Steve, the quiz setters and all who helped make this another great event.

Congratulations to Lee Purnell on a achieving his First Solo today.

3 Sundays and a Bank Holiday very year for a number of years in the 1960's and 70's at Staverton.

1974: John Noakes: SIDECAR RACER | Blue Peter | Classic BBC clips | BBC Archive A visit to Gloucester Airport in Staverton sees Blue Peter's resident daredevil John Noakes get the rare opportunity to have a bit of a lie down - albeit as ...

Finally the sun put in an appearance! Great day for flying and flood watching.

Despite the January weather it's been a good season for night qualifications.

Congratulations to:
Rob Shorland
Paddy Thompson
Alex Howell
Michal Blaszewski
Reese Keen
and Jonathan Cooper

for transitioning to the dark side 🌗

First Solo time! Congratulations to Eamonn Lawler on achieving that never to be repeated experience.

A wonderful gathering of members and friends for Christmas drinks and snacks yesterday. Great to see a packed club house.