Expedition reports, cross-country flight achievements, cadet milestones, and airfield updates from Gransden Lodge Airfield.
Dear All There are some exciting changes to the Single Seater Scheme for next year. The Discus, DM, is being refinished and will be returned to the club in January 2020. In addition, a second Discus is being acquired to replace the ASW24. Although a few of us will miss FLY, the conversion step required … Read more "Reserve your shares for the Single Seater Scheme and get an EarlyBird Discount!"
The CGC Autumn Flight Safety Briefing is now available via this link (which may prompt you to log in to the CGC web site): https://is.gd/FSN_Dec_19 (Alternatively, go to the "Flight Safety" tab on the CGC web site "Noticeboard" and click on the "December" link under "2019"). Wishing you a safe and enjoyable winter flying season, … Read more "Autumn Flight Safety Bulletin"
As you know we are a little short of tug pilots at the moment, due to a couple of our tug pilots having to give up tugging, and current issues with the CAA/EASA making it impossible for us to bring new tug pilots on board at the moment. Because of this we only are currently … Read more "Getting a second tug out on a good cross country day"
Dear All, For the eagle eyed amongst you, you may have noticed that we have decided to switch this winter's days of operation (from October to March) to Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Two seater booking is now available in the first week of October at https://members.camgliding.uk/ops/twoseatbookings.aspx By doing this we hope to give … Read more "Winter midweek days of operation"
Dear All, Following concerns being raised regarding the safety of people (particularly young people) staying on site in the event of a fire or emergency, we have put in place the following rules:- CAMBRIDGE GLIDING CENTRE RULES FOR YOUNG PERSONS STAYING ON SITE Â (to be read in conjunction with the BGA Blue Card on … Read more "Rules for young persons staying on site, and access for emergency vehicles to the site"
Apart from the usual flying activities, the following club events are planned for this winter: Radiotelephony course â 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 yearâs fireworks party will be held … Read more "Winter events"
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 clubâs single seat … Read more "The Winter Schedule"
Cambridge Airport have informed us that additional activity can be expected in their vicinity on the following days. October 4-6th Newmarket Sales â Expect increased traffic October 7/8th Future Champions Meeting, Newmarket â Expect increased traffic, possible TNT horse flight October 28/29 Race meeting at Newmarket â Expect increased traffic
In response to membersâ requests we will be setting aside an area for members and their families to camp on-site this summer. The area will be at the northern end of the west trailer park adjacent to the club house. To make room the empty club trailers that are normally parked here will be moved … Read more "Camping at the airfield"