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Year in Pictures 2007

Views from The Air in the Vale of White Horse and Swindon Areas.

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Aerotow launch over Honda

David Leach flying a K13 glider behind the clubs tug, G-AREO. August 30 2003.

Aerotow launch, turning away from Honda

On tow turning away from Honda. August 30 2003.

Cotswold Water Parks

The Cotswold Water Parks from around 3,500feet.

Great View

An example of the incredible panoramic views available from gliders - all enjoyed without the noise of an engine.

Highworth Village

Just visible on the edge of the shadow cast by the cloud.

North Swindon

The Northern Swindon Expansion.

Thermalling

Tony Mcnicholas thermalling over Shrivenham in a club K13 glider.

Perfect Weather

Perfect UK flying conditions! Cumulus clouds nicely spread out at around 4,000ft.

RAF Fairford

RAF Fairford, not far from VoWHGC.

Cotswolds

Perfect gliding weather over the Cotswolds.

Shrivenham

Shrivenham with the airfield just visible in the top right.

Spot the Glider

Can you spot the glider under the cloud?

East Swindon

Eastern Swindon and Honda as seen from 2000 feet over Shrivenham.

Cumulus Clouds

Cumulus cloud marking rising air.

K13 Two Seat Glider

View from inside. Normally the instructor sits in the back.

Snow on Shrivenham

We fly in winter too!

 

 

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