Aerobatics from the back seat of a K21 Glider
Just a quick flight into some clear sky above the cloud for a series of aerobatic manoeuvres, flown by CGC's medal winning aerobatic pilot and instructor Simon Smith.
News & Club Stories
Expedition reports, cross-country flight achievements, cadet milestones, and airfield updates from Gransden Lodge Airfield.
The Cloud Rally
The Cloud Rally at Cambridge Gliding Centre is an annual event that brings together gliding enthusiasts for a week of soaring, socializing, and friendly competition. Held in the picturesque setting of the Cambridgeshire countryside, the rally features various gliding activities, including cross-country flying, tasks for both experienced and novice pilots, and opportunities to learn from … Read more "The Cloud Rally"
A few aerotow launches on a very hot afternoon
On a bright, sunny day at Cambridge Gliding Centre, the club's Robin DR400 tug aircraft smoothly executed several aerotow launches. One by one, gliders were hooked up and towed into the clear blue sky, the powerful Robin pulling them effortlessly over the grassy airfield. As the gliders climbed higher, they were released at altitude to … Read more "A few aerotow launches on a very hot afternoon"
Aerotow for City University
City University from London has established a tradition of bringing its engineering students with a keen interest in aviation to CGC, offering them a unique opportunity to engage in firsthand airborne data collection. Despite the harsh winter weather taking its toll on the grass runways, rendering them waterlogged and dotted with puddles, today marked a … Read more "Aerotow for City University"