More new UK records!
We’re delighted to report more new records. Congratulations, Wendy!
UK FEMININE OPEN, 18M & 15M CLASS 500KM TRIANGLE SPEED RECORDS
Date: 31 July 2026
Pilot: Wendy Head
Glider: ASG29e (15m) G-CKRV
Speed: 106.07km/h (launched from Gransden Lodge)
This exceeds the existing records by more than 1km/h. Note: The previous Open and 18m class records were 93.89km/h set by Wendy in August 2022. The previous 15m class record was 91.59km/h set by Kay Draper in May 2013.