I want a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
As bucket list ambitions go, flying in a glider is one of the best. You’ll experience the world from a perspective most people never see, from a quiet aircraft with amazing panoramic views.
I want to learn to fly!
Learning to fly is an ambition for many people, and Cambridge Gliding Centre can help you achieve that dream. This is an ideal, affordable way to dip your toe in, and see if flying really is for you.
I’m ready to join!
If you are ready to jump in and join the club, and become part of our community either by learning to fly or as an existing pilot, then these are the options for you.
Why choose Cambridge Gliding Centre?
The foremost destination for gliding enthusiasts in East Anglia.
Discover the thrill of silent flight with Cambridge Gliding Centre.
Operating seven days per week from April through September, our club offers a myriad of opportunities to take to the sky. Even during the winter months, we continue to operate with reduced flying schedules on weekends and ad hoc sessions during the week.
With bookable aircraft, skilled instructors, and exhilarating experience flights available daily during peak season, your soaring adventure awaits.
Our extensive airfield, provides numerous launching and landing options, ensuring a safe and dynamic flying experience.
Featuring onsite accommodation, a fully-equipped workshop, spacious hangar, and a welcoming clubhouse and office, Cambridge Gliding Centre offers both convenience and comfort to all visitors.
Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a curious newcomer, our club welcomes you to explore the wonders of gliding. Discover the perfect flight experience at Cambridge Gliding Centre.
Latest News
- Riaz Takes to the Skies: First Solo Flight!Exciting news from the airfield! This week, Riaz has taken the monumental step of flying solo for the first time. Under the careful instruction of David Williams, our newest solo …
- New Solo Pilots Take to the Skies: Congratulations to Harry and Till!As we approach the tail end of the soaring season this August, the skies over our airfield are still buzzing with activity. While some might think the season is winding …
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- CGC Returned to Little Gransden Airshow August 25thPip Schoobert, the overall organiser of the Little Gransden Airshow, could not have been more helpful in helping CGC return to the show – from giving us the absolute prime …
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- Congratulations Merlin Ohta, Winner of the Silver Award in the Sports Class at the Saltby Open Aerobatic Competition🎉 Saltby Open Aerobatic Competition Recap! by Merlin Ohta Last weekend marked the first Saltby Open Aerobatic Competition since COVID, and it was an incredible event with a fantastic atmosphere! …
- The Thrill of the Thermals : A First Experience of GlidingOne of the attendees of our Women’s Go Gliding Weekend wrote this post about her experience and it’s truly inspiring! Check it out here
- General Aviation Safety Council presentation at CGCCalling All Pilots: Spring Safety Refresher and Social at Gransden Lodge Airfield. Everyone is welcome! Brush up on safety and connect with fellow aviators at the General Aviation Safety Council …
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