Cambridge Gliding Centre
Experience the freedom of silent flight with one of the UK’s premier soaring clubs. From introductory trial flights and 12-month gift vouchers to comprehensive pilot training and aerobatics.
Cambridge Gliding Centre Information & Links
Daily Airfield Briefing & Weather
Check local weather telemetry, METAR, NOTAMs, and duty roster before heading out to the launch point.
Open Today at Airfield →Flight Simulator Coaching
Practice instrument scan, cloud flying, circuit emergencies, and field landing approaches in the club simulator (ÂŁ15/session).
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Trial Flights & Gift Vouchers
Experience silent flight with a certified instructor. Flexible introductory flights and multi-flight packages with temporary membership included.
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Pilot Syllabus & Cadet Scheme
Progress from your first flight to solo soaring, BGA Bronze badge, and cross-country navigation with structured coaching.
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Modern Fleet & Facilities
Dedicated two-seater trainers, single-seater cross-country gliders, motorgliders, flight simulator coaching, and workshop bays.
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Easter Weekend Soaring Tasks & Tug Roster Announcement
Two Robin DR400 tugs rostered across the long weekend with briefing at 09:30. Weather forecast indicates strong thermal activity.
Learning to fly a glider allowed me to forget all the troubles in the world below
This article originally appeared in The Globe And Mail and was written by Barry Rueger. Reproduced here with permission of the author. Barry Rueger is a Canadian writer based in Cambridge. The parachute on my back – tightened up so that it was properly uncomfortable – turned out to also be my back seat cushion … Read more "Learning to fly a glider allowed me to forget all the troubles in the world below"
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Cambridge Gliding Centre Cloud Rally 2026Â
Another fantastic Cambridge Cloud Rally came to an end at Gransden Lodge on Sunday 9 August, bringing nine days of flying & competition to a close. And 2026 gave us plenty of flying. Thirty-four pilots and teams took part, with cross-country flying possible on eight of the nine days. Between them they covered 43,100 kilometres, … Read more "Cambridge Gliding Centre Cloud Rally 2026Â "
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What is a gliding competition, anyway?
This week I entered my first gliding competition. Whenever I tell non-gliding people about this their reaction is always "huh?" They don't understand how we compete in a glider. So here's the answer. Again, this was my first ever competition and it was our club's own "Cloud Rally" competition, so much of this may not apply to … Read more "What is a gliding competition, anyway?"
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Trial Lessons & Pricing
Voucher options, course details, voucher redemption, and flight preparation.
InstructionLearn to Fly Syllabus
Pre-solo dual instruction, first solo flight, Bronze badge, and cadet scheme.
AircraftFleet & Airfield Specifications
Detailed technical specs for all club two-seaters, single-seaters, and tugs.
AeronauticalVisiting Pilots & PPR
Radio frequency 130.130 MHz, runway alignment, and PPR guidelines.
DirectionsLocation & Contact
Main gate directions, What3Words navigation, and opening hours.