Expedition reports, cross-country flight achievements, cadet milestones, and airfield updates from Gransden Lodge Airfield.
Last weekend was our 2026 open weekend. If you came along, thanks! We: Flew 89 flights Flew for 56 hours and 59 minutes Gave (roughly) 65 different people one or more flights Flew four kids in the motor glider who were too small to fit in "normal" gliders Had seven flights in Bluebell Taught dozens … Read more "Open weekend 2026 – what happened?"
We are celebrating International Women's Day by featuring the stories, gliding journeys, and achievements of women pilots at the Cambridge Gliding Centre and the Cambridge University Gliding Club. We hope these stories will inspire more girls and women to take up gliding and discover the many pleasures and challenges of flying. Jo Brand – CGC … Read more "International Women's Day 2026"
Update: this day was a huge success and twenty-nine people took their first flight with us. Loads of them got lucky enough to find thermals and where whisked aloft, doing nearly all of the flying themselves. If you didn't make it, come along to our open weekend instead! When? Saturday 2nd May, 2026 Where? … Read more "Women's Go Gliding Day – learn to fly!"
When? Saturday and Sunday 13th-14th June, 2026 Where? Cambridge Gliding Centre, SG19 3EB Have you ever wanted to fly? Come and check out what it's like to fly silently, kept aloft simply by thermals (rising currents of air) floating above Cambridgeshire. Free to visit and see the gliding! There's plenty to see — launches, hangar … Read more "Open Weekend 2026 – visit and learn to fly!"
🎉 Saltby Open Aerobatic Competition Recap! by Merlin Ohta Last weekend marked the first Saltby Open Aerobatic Competition since COVID, and it was an incredible event with a fantastic atmosphere! We’re excited to share some insights and invite you to join next year’s competition. 🚀 🏆 What's Involved in a Competition? During our aerobatics competition, … Read more "Congratulations Merlin Ohta, Winner of the Silver Award in the Sports Class at the Saltby Open Aerobatic Competition"
One of the attendees of our Women's Go Gliding Weekend wrote this post about her experience and it's truly inspiring! Check it out here
Calling All Pilots: Spring Safety Refresher and Social at Gransden Lodge Airfield. Everyone is welcome! Brush up on safety and connect with fellow aviators at the General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo) presentation this Friday, April 26th! The event will be held at the Gransden Lodge Airfield clubhouse starting at 7:30 PM (with the bar opening … Read more "General Aviation Safety Council presentation at CGC"
Apart from the usual flying activities, the following club events are planned for this winter: Radiotelephony course – this very useful course leads to a formal CAA / EASA RT licence. The course starts in October. For details see the news item on this section of the website. This year’s fireworks party will be held … Read more "Winter events"
