The venerable Slingsby T-31 glider is put through its paces by FlyPast resident pilot Dave Unwin
The fantastic view from the front seat is enhanced by the open cockpit; the sensation of flight being much stronger when you can feel, even smell, the air.
PHOTOS KEITH WILSON
It is quite possible the T-31 – known within the services as the Cadet TX Mk.3 or Tandem Tutor – has introduced more Britons to flight than any other aircraft.
