Aviation
Glider Pilot (SPL)
Welcome to my aviation journey!
I’m a glider pilot holding a Sailplane Licence (SPL), with a passion for soaring and a keen interest in motorglider cross-country flying. My aviation journey spans from early training as a teenager with the Air Scouts to completing my SPL qualification and exploring the full potential of motorgliding.
This section documents my aviation achievements, including the milestones that shaped my development as a pilot, the practical tools I’ve created to help fellow pilots in their training, and the adventures I’ve experienced in the skies.
Aviation Milestones
A chronological record of my journey as a pilot, from first learning to glide to exploring cross-country flying in the French Alps.
August 2000
First flight at Aston Down
Started gliding with the Air Scouts at age 14.
April 2022
Returned to gliding
Resumed training at South Wales Gliding Club after a long break.
April 2023
First solo
Completed first solo flight in April 2023.
May 2024
Silver duration (5 hours)
Flew for five hours in May 2024 for Silver badge duration.
July 2024
SPL achieved
Passed the SPL (Sailplane Pilot Licence) in July 2024.
August 2024
Bought a PIK 20D
Purchased a PIK 20D glider in August 2024.
October 2024
Started TMG training
Began motorglider (TMG) training in October 2024.
January 2025
First TMG solo
First solo flight in a motorglider, January 2025.
May 2025
Silver distance & height
Completed 50km flight and 3281ft height gain for Silver badge in May 2025.
June 2025
100k diploma
Flew 100km in June 2025 for the 100k diploma.
June 2025
TMG cross-country
Completed qualifying cross-country flight in a TMG, June 2025.
July 2025
Flying in the French Alps
Flew in the French Alps in July 2025.
A few posters I created to help commit mnemonics to memory
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