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An Army Gliding Association club based at Wattisham in Suffolk, with launching by winch and aerotow. Membership limited mainly to service personnel.
Located in central England at Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire. Launching is by aerotow. The club was formerly known as Aquila GC, and operates at weekends and bank holidays.
RAFGSA club at Keevil airfield, near Devizes. Weekend, bank holidays and some mid-week flying. Also open to civilians. Winch and aerotow launches.
A weekend club just south of Warminster. Aerotow and winch launching, with aerotow tug status displayed.
Bidford airfield is located 9 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The club operates mid-week as well as at weekends. Launching is by aerotow.
Based at Talgarth, near Brecon in Wales, the club launches by aerotow and operates mainly at weekends. Ridge and wave lift in most wind directions. Website features a Members Forum.
Wycombe Air Park is situated close to Marlow. Operates every day with a variety of courses available. Launch by aerotow.
Based at Milfield Airfield, Northumberland. Weekend club with some midweek flying. Wave and ridge soaring. Features a webcam on the airfield.
The club-owned airfield is located at Chipping near Preston. Offers ridge soaring and occasional wave. Operates Sat, Sun, Wed and Fri with launching by winch.
Located at Nympsfield near Stroud, the site is renowned for thermal, ridge and wave soaring. Equipment status, weather and latest news and events are displayed.
Operates 7 days a week from Saltby airfield, near Stamford. Aerotow and winch launching. Variety of courses offered, including cross country and aerobatics.
Situated a mile from Selby in Yorkshire, the club offers winch and aerotow launches. Flying is on weekends and Thursdays, with regular wave soaring opportunities.
Small club located in the Scottish Highlands by Feshiebridge, Kincraig. Operates weekends only. Offers wave, ridge and thermal soaring.
Based at Gransden Lodge airfield. Aircraft, airfield and weather status are shown, with airfield webcams. Aerotow and winch launching. Operates year round.
Includes details about learning to glide and the costs involved, along with a club history, photo galleries, and a glossary of terms.
Operates from Aston Down airfield near Cirencester on weekends and Wednesdays. Launching is by winch, with occasional aerotows, usually to contact ridge and wave lift.
Formerly Newark & Notts GC & Dukeries GC. Club news, events, duty rota and calendar shown. Operates from Darlton in Notts every Wed, Sat and Sun. Launching is by winch.
Also known as Brentor. Small gliding club based between Bren Tor and Tavistock in South Devon. Operates Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and most Bank Holidays.
Located at Camphill in the Peak District, a hilltop site noted for ridge and wave soaring. Flies all week in summer by winch launch, and has a glider simulator. FAQs, videos and courses displayed.
Also known as North Hill. Located near Honiton, Devon. Operates weekends and Bank Holidays with some midweek flying.
Located at Eyres Field near Wareham, the club flies every weekend and in the summer on some weekdays. Features club information, articles and a useful set of links.
Also known as Ringmer, the club provides aerotow and winch launches. The airfield is located a few miles from Lewes. Operates at weekends, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays.
Based at Wormingford near Colchester, the club operates every Sat, Sun, Wed and Fri, and on other days in July and August by arrangement. Launching is by winch.
Based at Ridgewell from April to October, otherwise at Wattisham. Discounts for younger members. Members area, airfield history and FAQs.
A professionally run club based at Husbands Bosworth near Market Harborough. Operates full time all year round with winch and aerotow launching. Formerly known as the Soaring Centre.
Based at Shobdon Airfield, with newsletter, events listings, details of courses and other gliding links.
Gliding for pilots of all experience levels in the N.E. of Scotland. New members and visitors welcome. Located at Easterton Airfield, Birnie, near Elgin, Moray, Scotland.
Reputedly the first BGA gliding club in the UK, KGC is located at Challock near Charing, on a soarable ridge. Launching is by aerotow and winch. The club operates every day in the summer and on Wednesdays and weekends in the winter.
Based at Walney airfield near Barrow-in-Furness in the Lake District. Launching is by aerotow from tarmac runways. Wave and ridge soaring conditions are common.
Based at Strubby airfield near Alford, the club operates mainly on Wednesdays and weekends. Launching is by winch and there is a members area on the website.
Based at Dunstable Downs, the club operates 364 days a year. The airfield is located close to a soarable ridge and launching is by aerotow and winch.
One of the oldest UK gliding sites, and located on top of the 1400' Long Mynd ridge. Ridge, thermal and wave soaring is possible. Operates at weekends and, from March to November every day, with launching by winch and bungee.
Upwood, Cambridgeshire. Information on gliding, the club fleet and flying lessons.
North Wales (Llantysilio) Gliding Club is just north of Llangollen in North Wales.
Club information and photo gallery. On-line members newsletter. Currock, North East England.
Operates Enstone aerodrome 7 days a week. Specialises in motor glider flying and training in a club atmosphere and welcomes visitors. Features an airfield webcam and Q&A page.
Situated at Crowland airfield close to Market Deeping, launching is by aerotow only. The club operates at weekends and Bank Holidays.
Located on the former Naval base, HMS Daedalus, alongside the Solent at Lee on Solent. Operates mainly at the weekends.
An RAFGSA club based at RAF Cosford near Wolverhampton, with winch and aerotow launching. Site features video clips, members area, latest news and online booking.
The club operates from Rattlesden airfield, near Bury St Edmunds, which has a tarmac runway. Launching is by aerotow and winch. Events, rostas and evening flying times are displayed.
Based at Portmoak near Kinross, the Centre is the largest gliding club in Scotland and operates all year round. The comprehensive site includes a members area, webcam and live local weather.
Situated near Shalbourne Wiltshire near the Hampshire, Berkshire border, the club is open weekends and most Wednesdays. Grass field site is winch launch only and offers a soarable ridge. Trial lessons and gift vouchers available.
Includes photos, newsletters and membership information as well as details of trial lessons, gift vouchers and holiday courses. Located in Oxfordshire.
Includes club newsletter, prices and club information.
Seighford Airfield, Stafford. Details of fleet, costs, cadet scheme, member information and pictures.
The Club also runs the South London Gliding Centre. Based at Kenley near Caterham, launching is by winch. Website contains a number of movies and a gliding simulator.
A charity offering gliding/sailplane lessons for young people. News and History of the trust along with information on available courses, list of gliders and instructors, photo gallery and means of contact.
Based at Sandhill Farm around 2.5 miles north east of Swindon. Operates mainly at the weekends.
A small club located at Lyveden near Corby. Operates at weekends and, in summer, on Wednesdays. Winch and aerotow launching. Special rules for winter flying.
Located at Pocklington in the Yorkshire Wolds, 10 miles East of York. Details of flying, holidays, photos and competitions. Operates mid-week and weekends.
Located at Rufforth Airfield, 4 miles west of York. Aero-tow and winch launching. Operate mainly at weekends with some mid-week flying.
Situated at Sutton Bank 6 miles from Thirsk, with opportunities for wave and ridge lift. Aerotow or winch launch from grass runways, the site is open 364 days a year.
An RAFGSA club based at RAF Cosford near Wolverhampton, with winch and aerotow launching. Site features video clips, members area, latest news and online booking.
The club operates from Rattlesden airfield, near Bury St Edmunds, which has a tarmac runway. Launching is by aerotow and winch. Events, rostas and evening flying times are displayed.
Includes details about learning to glide and the costs involved, along with a club history, photo galleries, and a glossary of terms.
Includes photos, newsletters and membership information as well as details of trial lessons, gift vouchers and holiday courses. Located in Oxfordshire.
A small club located at Lyveden near Corby. Operates at weekends and, in summer, on Wednesdays. Winch and aerotow launching. Special rules for winter flying.
Located in central England at Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire. Launching is by aerotow. The club was formerly known as Aquila GC, and operates at weekends and bank holidays.
Located at Camphill in the Peak District, a hilltop site noted for ridge and wave soaring. Flies all week in summer by winch launch, and has a glider simulator. FAQs, videos and courses displayed.
Club information and photo gallery. On-line members newsletter. Currock, North East England.
Includes club newsletter, prices and club information.
One of the oldest UK gliding sites, and located on top of the 1400' Long Mynd ridge. Ridge, thermal and wave soaring is possible. Operates at weekends and, from March to November every day, with launching by winch and bungee.
Based at Gransden Lodge airfield. Aircraft, airfield and weather status are shown, with airfield webcams. Aerotow and winch launching. Operates year round.
Based at Strubby airfield near Alford, the club operates mainly on Wednesdays and weekends. Launching is by winch and there is a members area on the website.
Bidford airfield is located 9 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The club operates mid-week as well as at weekends. Launching is by aerotow.
Situated near Shalbourne Wiltshire near the Hampshire, Berkshire border, the club is open weekends and most Wednesdays. Grass field site is winch launch only and offers a soarable ridge. Trial lessons and gift vouchers available.
Located at Pocklington in the Yorkshire Wolds, 10 miles East of York. Details of flying, holidays, photos and competitions. Operates mid-week and weekends.
The Club also runs the South London Gliding Centre. Based at Kenley near Caterham, launching is by winch. Website contains a number of movies and a gliding simulator.
A charity offering gliding/sailplane lessons for young people. News and History of the trust along with information on available courses, list of gliders and instructors, photo gallery and means of contact.
Based at Shobdon Airfield, with newsletter, events listings, details of courses and other gliding links.
Also known as Brentor. Small gliding club based between Bren Tor and Tavistock in South Devon. Operates Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and most Bank Holidays.
Located at Eyres Field near Wareham, the club flies every weekend and in the summer on some weekdays. Features club information, articles and a useful set of links.
North Wales (Llantysilio) Gliding Club is just north of Llangollen in North Wales.
Situated a mile from Selby in Yorkshire, the club offers winch and aerotow launches. Flying is on weekends and Thursdays, with regular wave soaring opportunities.
Based at Ridgewell from April to October, otherwise at Wattisham. Discounts for younger members. Members area, airfield history and FAQs.
Formerly Newark & Notts GC & Dukeries GC. Club news, events, duty rota and calendar shown. Operates from Darlton in Notts every Wed, Sat and Sun. Launching is by winch.
Based at Portmoak near Kinross, the Centre is the largest gliding club in Scotland and operates all year round. The comprehensive site includes a members area, webcam and live local weather.
Situated at Crowland airfield close to Market Deeping, launching is by aerotow only. The club operates at weekends and Bank Holidays.
Located at Nympsfield near Stroud, the site is renowned for thermal, ridge and wave soaring. Equipment status, weather and latest news and events are displayed.
Based at Talgarth, near Brecon in Wales, the club launches by aerotow and operates mainly at weekends. Ridge and wave lift in most wind directions. Website features a Members Forum.
Operates Enstone aerodrome 7 days a week. Specialises in motor glider flying and training in a club atmosphere and welcomes visitors. Features an airfield webcam and Q&A page.
Based at Walney airfield near Barrow-in-Furness in the Lake District. Launching is by aerotow from tarmac runways. Wave and ridge soaring conditions are common.
Operates from Aston Down airfield near Cirencester on weekends and Wednesdays. Launching is by winch, with occasional aerotows, usually to contact ridge and wave lift.
A professionally run club based at Husbands Bosworth near Market Harborough. Operates full time all year round with winch and aerotow launching. Formerly known as the Soaring Centre.
An Army Gliding Association club based at Wattisham in Suffolk, with launching by winch and aerotow. Membership limited mainly to service personnel.
Also known as Ringmer, the club provides aerotow and winch launches. The airfield is located a few miles from Lewes. Operates at weekends, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays.
A weekend club just south of Warminster. Aerotow and winch launching, with aerotow tug status displayed.
Based at Dunstable Downs, the club operates 364 days a year. The airfield is located close to a soarable ridge and launching is by aerotow and winch.
Also known as North Hill. Located near Honiton, Devon. Operates weekends and Bank Holidays with some midweek flying.
Reputedly the first BGA gliding club in the UK, KGC is located at Challock near Charing, on a soarable ridge. Launching is by aerotow and winch. The club operates every day in the summer and on Wednesdays and weekends in the winter.
Small club located in the Scottish Highlands by Feshiebridge, Kincraig. Operates weekends only. Offers wave, ridge and thermal soaring.
Based at Wormingford near Colchester, the club operates every Sat, Sun, Wed and Fri, and on other days in July and August by arrangement. Launching is by winch.
Operates 7 days a week from Saltby airfield, near Stamford. Aerotow and winch launching. Variety of courses offered, including cross country and aerobatics.
Wycombe Air Park is situated close to Marlow. Operates every day with a variety of courses available. Launch by aerotow.
The club-owned airfield is located at Chipping near Preston. Offers ridge soaring and occasional wave. Operates Sat, Sun, Wed and Fri with launching by winch.
RAFGSA club at Keevil airfield, near Devizes. Weekend, bank holidays and some mid-week flying. Also open to civilians. Winch and aerotow launches.
Based at Milfield Airfield, Northumberland. Weekend club with some midweek flying. Wave and ridge soaring. Features a webcam on the airfield.
Situated at Sutton Bank 6 miles from Thirsk, with opportunities for wave and ridge lift. Aerotow or winch launch from grass runways, the site is open 364 days a year.
Located at Rufforth Airfield, 4 miles west of York. Aero-tow and winch launching. Operate mainly at weekends with some mid-week flying.
Gliding for pilots of all experience levels in the N.E. of Scotland. New members and visitors welcome. Located at Easterton Airfield, Birnie, near Elgin, Moray, Scotland.
Upwood, Cambridgeshire. Information on gliding, the club fleet and flying lessons.
Based at Sandhill Farm around 2.5 miles north east of Swindon. Operates mainly at the weekends.
Located on the former Naval base, HMS Daedalus, alongside the Solent at Lee on Solent. Operates mainly at the weekends.
Seighford Airfield, Stafford. Details of fleet, costs, cadet scheme, member information and pictures.
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