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 …
Radio telephony course – starting Wednesday March 4th. Book now to reserve your place!
Dear All, Simon and Richard will again be running their RT course leading to a formal CAA RT operators licence. This is becoming more and more important as we are encouraged to talk to more airfields and airports. The course will run for five consecutive Wednesdays at 19:30 in the club house starting on March …
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Christmas Party and Prize Giving on Sunday 15th December
Our Christmas Party and prize giving will take place between 4 and 8pm on Sunday 15th December More details to follow
CGC Fireworks party
This year’s firework party is being held on Saturday October 29th. Attractions include: An amazing display of pyrotechnics Jacket potatoes with a selection of fillings plus a side salad. Real ale on tap in the bar Raffle prizes galore **************************************** The fireworks start at 6:30 pm Bar open from 6 pm Food available immediately after …
Winter events
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 …
The Winter Schedule
At the end of the September the club will revert to the winter schedule, with club flying on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and of course at weekends. So training flights, trial flights and even some soaring will continue. The two seaters can be booked in the normal way, and some of the club’s single seat …
Dates and events with increased activity at Cambridge Airport 2016
Cambridge Airport have informed us that additional activity can be expected in their vicinity on the following days. October 4-6th Newmarket Sales – Expect increased traffic October 7/8th Future Champions Meeting, Newmarket – Expect increased traffic, possible TNT horse flight October 28/29 Race meeting at Newmarket – Expect increased traffic
The Summer Flying programme
The 2016 programme: The 2016 Cloud Rally will run from August 13th to 21st. This is a fun week designed to cater for all levels of cross country flying experience from Regionals pilots to those who have only just started cross country flying. A sign up page and further details will be given on the …
Club events
This summer’s club events are: The Open Day – Sunday April 10th The Open Day is an opportunity to show case the club to the general public and attract new members. It will be advertised extensively but do sell it to your friends and relatives who might be interested in the sport. And do come …
Summer is coming
A reminder that 7 day a week flying starts on April 1st. This means that instructional flights can be booked for every day of the week (see Booking page on the website under the Members tab) and, of course, that winching and aerotow are also available every day. Visit by Seb Kawa The special event …
