Gransden lodge was the second stop on my west Cambridgeshire tour last Sunday. It's home to the Cambridge Gliding Club with a large compliment of gliders based there. The locals were very friendly and we were able to wander around as long as we kept off the active area of the airfield. Unfortunately there was an easterly wind and we couldn't venture to the far end of the airfield to the launch point so active photos were somewhat limited , if you plan a visit then try to go when there's a westerly wind and all the action will be much closer - take offs and landings.
It was mid afternoon when we arrived and some gliders were already being put away but we still saw a good number......
the active tug aircraft....
G-OCGC Robin DR.400-180R Remorqueur Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 2598 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
and another not working when we visited...
G-ELSB Robin DR.400-180R Remorqueur Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 0840 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
now for the gliders starting with ground shots.....
G-PCGC Allstar PZL SZD-54-2 Perkoz Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 0938 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
G-CJHM Schempp-Hirth Discus b (cn 373) Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 0864 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
G-CHGV Glaser-Dirks DG-500.22 Elan Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 0860 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
I had quite a long chat with the owner of this one who explained the intricasies of the pop up jet engine which can be used to maintain flight if you lose lift and need to get to a safe landing ground, far better than landing in a potato field!
G-CLSJ Glasflugel 304S Shark CN 055-MS0869 Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 0891 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
G-CFVV Centrair 101A Pegase Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 0929 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
G-CFYK Rolladen-Schneider LS-7 Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 0903 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
G-BODU Scheibe SF-25C Falke Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 0927 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
and a few flying shots....
G-CKFY Schleicher ASK-21 Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 2637 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
G-CHTV Schleicher ASK-21 Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 2669 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
G-CHDU PZL-Bielsko SZD-51-1 Junior Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 2815 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
G-DRCS Schleicher ASH-25E Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 2626 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
and finally, this one did some aerobatics...
G-CKFY Schleicher ASK-21 Gransden Lodge 30-05-2021 2757 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
thanks for looking, C&C welcome
Andy
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Cambridgeshire triple header 30-05-2021 part 2 - Gransden lodge
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Cambridgeshire triple header 30-05-2021 part 2 - Gransden lodge
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Re: Cambridgeshire triple header 30-05-2021 part 2 - Gransden lodge
Again a nice set Andy ! The angle on the Robin is great
Re: Cambridgeshire triple header 30-05-2021 part 2 - Gransden lodge
Always like an ASH 25 - nice set
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Re: Cambridgeshire triple header 30-05-2021 part 2 - Gransden lodge
Shot 3 is a perfect study of a glider at rest.
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Re: Cambridgeshire triple header 30-05-2021 part 2 - Gransden lodge
Another great set from you Andy
Nice to see something a bit smaller and quieter.
Nice to see something a bit smaller and quieter.
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