INTRODUCTION

The aim of this area is to provide cross country information particularly suited to novices, beginning to fly cross country, whether within gliding range of the club or further afield. Here are some areas to think about:

TASK WEEK

The Club holds an annual Task Week usually late in August. Our Chairman will be looking for help & support in running the field. Please contact the office and leave your details if you can help out.

WEATHER

My first recommendation is to sign up for the excellent cross country weather forecast from Lasham. These arrive by email and provide a good basis for the weather in the South of the UK and often further afield. Obviously you need to bear in mind the microclimate we have here in Kent, sea breeze fronts, etc

Lasham XC weather - fill out the form for free gliding forecast emails.

Kent GC Weather Camera

RASP

Latest Weather (Charing Heights)

Charing Forecast (Yr.No)

OTHER PILOTS

Talk to other XC pilots in the club. We're mostly a very approachable bunch and hey,we may even learn something from you!

AIRSPACE

One key area for budding XC pilots, particularly in Kent, are the restrictions that airspace places upon us. If you're a novice or visitor, it would be very beneficial to study the airspace on an upto date chart.

NOTAMS

SkyDemon Light (free version - intended as an aid to flight planning)

2011 Airspace for Glide Nav

2011 BGA South TPs

MINI TASKS

These tasks are for the novice XC pilot. Local TPs & short flights starting & ending at the hangar and staying within gliding range of the airfield.

BOOKS & READING

The Glider Pilot's Manual

The Soaring Pilot's Manual

Bronze & Beyond

Cross Country Soaring

Competing in Gliders

CLUB LADDER

All solo pilots can compete in the Club Ladder, all solo pilots without a Silver C on the 31st October 2007 are in League 2. Submit logger traces to Tony Moulang.