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Although based and operating at RAF Kinloss, with excellent Hangar and Clubhouse facilities, Fulmar has a strong association with the Highland Gliding Club at Elgin. The FGC regularly flies from Highland's grass field at Easterton, sharing facilities and instructors, as required. Fulmar has a small but growing membership of active pilots, four instructors and a number of budding pilots, training towards their first solo. Anything from trial lessons, through initial training, to renewal of qualifications can be carried out at either site, including Motor Glider conversion. Additional activities, including soaring weeks, take place throughout the year and service members are able to take advantage of training courses at the Gliding Centre at Bicester and sponsorship through some of their training by Service welfare funds. The
situation of both airfields, between the Moray Firth and the Grampian
Mountains enjoys dramatic scenery and interesting weather conditions.
Generally protected from the worst of the elements, clear conditions
and good visibility are often a feature - even in the winter. The
sea-breeze affects Kinloss more than Easterron but when the prevailing
westerly wind swings toward the Southwest good wave conditions can
occur and ridges in the local area work, giving opportunities for
excellent soaring. |
