Expedition reports, cross-country flight achievements, cadet milestones, and airfield updates from Gransden Lodge Airfield.
When we heard that a centenarian lady veteran wanted to fly in a glider, we knew we had to make it happen. A group of club members, with the support of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans who arranged the travel logistics, worked together to fulfil Robbie's ambition. On a beautiful December day Robbie took … Read more "Gliding at 102 â it's never too late!"
Yesterday I was lucky enough to take two people on their first glider flights. At two opposite ends of the spectrum: someone who really really wanted to go flying, and someone who hadn't considered it seriously before. Ayman had a life-long interest in aviation, including some of his career, but had never been up in … Read more "Two first flights (do you need a Christmas present idea?)"
This Sunday marked a huge milestone in my journey towards earning my Sailplane Pilots License (SPL). I flew in the Touring Motor Glider (TMG) for the very first time to complete the remaining training exercises: field selection and landing, navigation, and final glide planning. It was one of the most rewarding and eye-opening flights Iâve … Read more "My First Touring Motor Glider Flight: Navigation, Field Landings, and Final Glide"
With 2026 approaching, why not consider joining us at Cambridge Gliding Centre, and start the new year with a new hobby. Gliding provides an accessible route into flight training, and at Cambridge Gliding Centre, we welcome newcomers of all ages who are curious about aviation, wanting to learn new skills, or just looking for a … Read more "Discover gliding in 2026"
Glider pilots get pretty nerdy about clouds. Clouds are signs of lift, so we pay a lot of attention to them. Look at these! Aren't they magnificent? These clouds even had a rainbow fitted: And these ones managed to reflect in the puddles in front of the clubhouse. The air was very crisp today and … Read more "November crispness"
My friend Janine gained her full Sailplane Pilotâs License this summer, and is now a qualified pilot. Congratulations Janine! This means that for the first time we could take a two-seater glider and go flying together, termed âmutual flyingâ. The key thing when mutual flying is to be absolutely clear who is the pilot-in-command (P1). … Read more "Mutual flying"
The winter is great for learning to glide â lots of short flights to practice launches and landings â but, if we're honest, it's no good for long soaring flights. For many of us, the fun of gliding is capturing lift from thermals to try to stay aloft as long as possible. So, when the thermals … Read more "October's an interesting gliding challenge"
đ¤ď¸ From Thermals to Triumph: A 500km Sky Adventure! đŠď¸â¨ Ever dreamed of soaring across the country using nothing but the power of the atmosphere? Thatâs exactly what one of our pilots didâtaking off from Gransden Lodge and flying a stunning route through Blakeney, Milton Keynes, and Halesworth before returning safely to Gransden. Hereâs a glimpse of … Read more "Chasing Horizons: Join Us on a Cross-Country Gliding Adventure!"
Anthony Edwards, a pillar of Cambridge University Gliding Club, has celebrated his 90th birthday Anthony started gliding with CUGC in 1955, having been introduced to it by brother John. By 1959 he had become an instructor. But his real love was for expeditions, leading âThe original CUGC âCrossfell expeditionâ and countless other bungy expeditions over … Read more "Anthony Edwards has celebrated his 90th birthday"
