Wednesday July 12th, 2017 #ghc_news
Last night we ran a visit for the Wootys Beaver pack from Alton.
The GHC was alive to the sound of 20 enthusiastic minds all eager to learn about flying and gliding.
The Beavers took part in 3 activities: Making paper planes, having a go in the GHC simulator and learning about some of the gliders in the collection.
It was a huge hit with parents and children alike.
A big thanks must go to the hosts Mark & Mandy Wills, Julian Ben-David, Paul Jackman and Rob McEvoy who kindly devoted their Tuesday evening to help out.
I manned the flight simulator along with Paul Jackman and was astonished how well some of them could fly!
If you would like to bring a group to the Gliding Heritage Centre then why not book a visit and we'll be delighted to accommodate you, look at www.glidingheritage.org.uk/visits.htm to find out how. ... See moreSee less  Tuesday July 11th, 2017 #ghc_news
We cleared out the hangar for a bit of spring cleaning and also it gave me a chance to take some photos of the gliders in the July sun ... See moreSee less  Monday July 3rd, 2017 #ghc_news
Those of you have received the official 2nd Hangar appeal communication may have seen the artists impression, contrary to the impression given the 2nd hangar has not actually been built yet! :)
Here's an Ariel view of actual site progress showing the ground preparations that have taken place.
A couple of GHC members have made substantial pledges this week so we are moving towards our target, so if you would like to add yours please don't hesitate to visit the donations page on our website. ... See moreSee less  Monday June 12th, 2017 #ghc_news
If you have visited our hangar you may have noticed the airframe of a Flying Flea in the corner of the hangar.
This airframe was built as a replica in the 1970's and given to us by Shoreham Aviation Society before their sad closing.
The airframe was fitted with a Douglas Dragonfly flat twin engine, that GHC member Graham Seale offered to restore to running condition.
Graham is never someone to do things in half measures and he has been working tirelessly over the last couple of years to return the engine to life.
Well, I'm thrilled that the engine has now run on a test stand at his mate Daniel's house.
Here's a short video showing the engine coming back to life for the first time after countless years.
We admire Graham and Daniel for their efforts and we can't wait to see the Flying Flea taxi under it's own power for the first time. ... See moreSee less Saturday June 3rd, 2017 #ghc_news
I'm very pleased to announce that Gary Pullen and Richard Moyse have begun ground works for the second hangar.
We will keep you updated as building work progresses. ... See moreSee less  Tuesday May 16th, 2017 #GHC_NEWS
Message from Gary Pullen...
STOP PRESS
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I was informed this morning that The Slingsby Falcon 1 has been puchased by a mystery buyer to stop it going to America and preserve it for its rightful place the GHC.
It should be arriving in its trailer at the Lasham in the next few days.
Further details to follow later. ... See moreSee less Sunday May 7th, 2017 #ghc_news
Today was a great flying day at the GHC, a slow grey start which then very quickly cleared shortly after Gary took his winch launch in the YS53.
I then took it up with Pete Ritchie for a half hour flight in wave interfered with thermals and then Bruce Cooper took over the reigns flying with Ian McKillop. Also enjoying flights in the 53 where John Carpenter, Dave Hopgood and Howard Torode.
Mark Wills and Paul Wheatcroft flew the Foka 4 and at the end of the day both aircraft had flown several hours between them.
At one point we could see the Sovereign thermalling high above the airfield with the very distinctive orange shape of the Foka 4 below.
It is fair to say that the YS53 and the Foka 4 are proving to be very popular with many people being very keen to get into them. We hope they continue to be as popular with our pilots as they currently are. ... See moreSee less Wednesday April 19th, 2017 #ghc_news
Several large boxes have arrived in the Lasham office, check out this page to find out what's inside them at the end of the week! :) ... See moreSee less Monday April 3rd, 2017 #ghc_news
Yesterday was the first GHC flying day of the year with decent weather!
Out came The Beast, the T21, the private Oly 2b '127' and making her first appearance at the Lasham launchpoint since her wings were recovered; the GHC Oly2b 'BGR".
Gary took her for a test flight in the morning and then handed it over to the rest of the GHC membership, where she did a few hours soaring in the hands of Jim Duthie, Mark Wills and Geoff Martin. I am preparing a short video sequence of Gary's flight, and hope to upload this later today.
Meanwhile, after a check flight with Gary, Rod Brister took The Beast up by himself for a couple of hours. It's great when we have visitors and it was heartening to read Rod's post earlier on this page that he had such a great day out. We'd love to have more visits from our flying members from around and about, so if you have a spare first Sunday in the month why not come flying with us!
I can also share some fantastic news about the 2nd hangar fund, thanks to a anonymous donation by a mystery benefactor and another pledge the 2nd hangar fund now stands at a whopping £94,605!
Wouldn't it be great if we could make it up to £100,000 with another pledge or donation! ... See moreSee less Tuesday March 7th, 2017 #ghc_news
The Gliding Heritage Centre Awarded BGA Diploma
In recognition for its service towards gliding, the BGA has awarded the Gliding Heritage Centre the BGA Diploma.
At the BGA conference in Nottingham, in a ceremony hosted by the British Gliding Association, The Gliding Heritage Centre was proud to receive the award from the BGA's Pete Harvey.
This award is for everyone who has contributed to the success of the GHC. Whether you donated to a hangar appeal, helped build it, donated a glider, maintain the gliders in the workshop, or do any other thing for us; this award goes to you all for making the GHC the success it is today. We thank you all.
It is so fantastic that the GHC's work is now being recognised at an official level, let's keep up the good work! ... See moreSee less  Saturday January 21st, 2017 #ghc_news
Finally caught up with Zoe Mallam today to present her with the Geoffrey Stephenson trophy for the most meritorious flight in a GHC glider in 2016.
Zoe, a member of Lee On Solent Gliding Club, earned the trophy during the 2016 GHC task week with a 70k flight in the GHC Oly2 'BGR'.
She confessed that it was one of her best flights of the year.
A big well done to Zoe, and we hope to see you again at the 2017 GHC task week. ... See moreSee less  Sunday January 15th, 2017 #ghc_news
Yesterday we were joined at the GHC hangar by Wayne Butler who is a CAA approved Licenced engineer from Heathrow..
Wayne normally works on A340 Airbus and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Virgin Atlantic.
We carried out the first C of A Inspection of the fleet, namely the Slingsby T30 Prefect 'BAN'.
After de rigging inspecting,lubrication and cleaning we were able to re rig and get the hangar re packed before dusk.
Final deflection measurements will be done tomorrow.
I would like to thank Wayne for his enthusiasm and expertise and welcome him formally to the GHC.I am sure he will be a great asset to our charity.
Thanks to the few who turned up in the freezing temps to help this morning. ... See moreSee less Monday January 2nd, 2017 #ghc_news
A Happy New Year from the Gliding Heritage Centre!
Yesterday was the first GHC flying day of the year, but as seems traditional these days the 1st of January was totally unflyable! :(
So instead we undertook a reorganisation of the hangar with Kite 2b coming out for C of A and the GHC Oly 2 BGR coming out for her recover.
But having removed two gliders from the hangar, we found it really hard to get the others back in.
Such is space at such a premium that it is critical how we pack the hangar, a second can't come soon enough.
If you would like to see the second hangar come sooner, why not donate to our second hangar fund. Drop by www.glidingheritage.org.uk/donate.htm to find out how.
Wishing you many great flights in 2017! :) ... See moreSee less  Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 #ghc_news
A big thank you to Gary Pullen, who before he went south donated £1,000 to the second hangar appeal! :) ... See moreSee less
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