Expedition reports, cross-country flight achievements, cadet milestones, and airfield updates from Gransden Lodge Airfield.
At Cambridge Gliding Centre we enjoy a great relationship with City University's Aerospace Engineering programme. We teach their students the practical aspects of aircraft performance by taking them into the air in a glider and showing them! The aim is not to teach them how to fly, but to demonstrate and explain how the controls … Read more "City University Engineers learn the physics of flight"
Every winter – as is traditional – a handful of Cambridge University Gliding Club (CUGC) members will gather for a week, and mimic our migratory bird counterparts; except, instead of searching for warmer climates, we seek out shiveringly-cold mountains and hills in the UK, hoping to catch some ridge or wave lift (and do some … Read more "CUGC Expedition to Lleweni Parc & Sutton Bank"
CGC Expedition to Lleweni Parc, 4–12 January 2025 Lleweni Parc (Welsh for “Lion Park”) … Read more "Lleweni Parc Expedition Report"
As pretty as this photo is, it's not a view we like to see. That's not a lake or a river; it's standing water on the concrete perimeter track around the airfield, and it shows just how waterlogged everything currently is. Even though there's no flying going on right now, any day on the field … Read more "Little Gransden Lake"
On Saturday, 5th October 2024, Cambridge Gliding Centre (CGC) proudly took part in the grand finale of the 2024 Duxford Air Show season. Aerotowed from Gransden Lodge behind our Robin DR400, pilot Shaun Murdoch skillfully flew our 20M Perkoz glider, which became the centerpiece of a striking static display beside the Control Tower. Across from … Read more "CGC Shines at the Duxford Flying Finale 2024"
Congratulations to Carter Choi, who completed his first solo flight under the instruction of James Shaw! After working diligently through his training, Carter achieved this significant milestone. The first solo flight is a major achievement for any pilot, marking the moment they confidently take control of the aircraft on their own. Well done, Carter! This … Read more "Carter takes to the skies: First solo flight!"
Exciting news from the airfield! This week, Riaz has taken the monumental step of flying solo for the first time. Under the careful instruction of David Williams, our newest solo pilot confidently soared through the skies, achieving a milestone that every aviator dreams of. The solo flight marks a significant achievement in any pilot’s journey, … Read more "Riaz Takes to the Skies: First Solo Flight!"
As we approach the tail end of the soaring season this August, the skies over our airfield are still buzzing with activity. While some might think the season is winding down, it's clear that the passion for flying is as strong as ever, with two of our newest pilots achieving a significant milestone. This month, … Read more "New Solo Pilots Take to the Skies: Congratulations to Harry and Till!"
Pip Schoobert, the overall organiser of the Little Gransden Airshow, could not have been more helpful in helping CGC return to the show – from giving us the absolute prime spot to ensuring that between both the official airside handlers and CGC we were able to display PZ and our new gazebo and feather flags … Read more "CGC Returned to Little Gransden Airshow August 25th"
