Irish Glider Flight Qualifies for International Award

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In August 2022, our very own Peter Denman not only achieved his Gold Badge by completing a 300km flight but, in doing so, became the first glider pilot to achieve all parts of this Gold Badge (there are three parts) here in Ireland.

This fantastic achievement is fully covered in Flying In Ireland, the report for which is available to read here:

ยป Irish Glider Flight Qualifies for International Award (flyinginireland.com)

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