Expedition reports, cross-country flight achievements, cadet milestones, and airfield updates from Gransden Lodge Airfield.
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"
At our meeting about Mutual Flying during the cloud rally we had a useful and lively discussion. Needless to say the audience was rather heavy on keen XC pilots, but since the rules state that both pilots should have a valid XC rating, maybe this was not too much of an issue. Chris … Read more "Mutual Flying (and cross country coaching)"
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"
We have arranged for Aerobatics training to run on three Saturdays through November (5, 19 &Â 26). Martin and Graham have very kindly agreed to provide theory and flying instruction. There will be a short ground school session each morning after the regular briefing. One K21 will be available and we will operate a traditional flying … Read more "Winter aerobatics training"
This yearâs 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 … Read more "CGC Fireworks party"
This October Simon and Richard will again be running their RT course leading to a formal CAA or EASA RT operators licence. This is becoming more and more useful as we are encouraged to talk to more airfields and airports. The course will run for five consecutive Tuesdays at 19:30 in the club house starting … Read more "Radiotelephony course"
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"