A frosty day to go gliding
Thanks to Steve Pearce and Robert Welford for these lovely photos from the airfield today.
News & Club Stories
Expedition reports, cross-country flight achievements, cadet milestones, and airfield updates from Gransden Lodge Airfield.
15-year-old Performs Aerobatics
Loops, humpty bumps, and chandelles are demonstrated in this ASK 21 aerobatics flight, filmed at sunset.
Aerobatics from the back seat of a K21 Glider
Just a quick flight into some clear sky above the cloud for a series of aerobatic manoeuvres, flown by CGC's medal winning aerobatic pilot and instructor Simon Smith.
Cambridge pilots take Gold and Silver at Aerobatics competition
I was one of three Cambridge pilots competing at Sports level in the Saltby Open Aerobatics over the weekend of 18th July. Bradley Brandt took Gold and Simon Smith (thatās me) took Silver. Ā Dave Rendall was placed second after the first round and it was only a mistake in the next round that spoilt his … Read more "Cambridge pilots take Gold and Silver at Aerobatics competition"
14 year old Harry goes solo
Air Cadet and CGC member Harry Wick has been featured in the Ely Standard having gone solo aged 14. Cambridge Gliding Club has a great track record in enabling the progress of young pilots, and it's always great to see such achievements recognised. Congratulating Harry in the photos is instructor Andy Beaty, rightly proud of … Read more "14 year old Harry goes solo"
Unusual perspectives
Just a couple of photos taken from some unusual angles during today's aerobatics flights. Video to followā¦
Pilot Profile ā Olivia
We recently chatted with one of our newer solo pilots at CGC about how she got into gliding, what keeps her coming back, and why she wants to pursue aerobatics. Her story shows gliding is for anyone with a curiosity for the skiesāno aviation lineage required! How did you get into gliding? āIāve always loved … Read more "Pilot Profile ā Olivia"
Sandy's first flight
During the summer the club run regular evening flying sessions that are always very popular with members but also, as in this case, new flyers like Sandy. With the heat of the day over, the conditions are usually not as good for climbing in thermals, but great for short training flights. For many, the real … Read more "Sandy's first flight"
First Solo Aerobatic Flight
Having completed my check flight with instructor Martin, he gave me the go-ahead to fly my first solo aerobatic flight. This flight would be the final step towards earning my Standard Aerobatic Badge, a milestone I had been working towards for some time. As with everything in gliding, life and weather had delayed this moment, … Read more "First Solo Aerobatic Flight"