The Cloud Rally

The Cloud Rally at Cambridge Gliding Centre is an annual event that brings together gliding enthusiasts for a week of soaring, socializing, and friendly competition. Held in the picturesque setting of the Cambridgeshire countryside, the rally features various gliding activities, including cross-country flying, tasks for both experienced and novice pilots, and opportunities to learn from …

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! We’re excited to share some insights and invite you to join next year’s competition. 🚀 🏆 What’s Involved in a Competition? During our aerobatics competition, …

Inter-Club League

The Inter-Club League is a friendly competition among small number of nearby clubs (in our case: Gransden, The Gliding Centre – Husbands Bosworth and London Gliding Club – Dunstable). It is distributed over several weekends during the summer. Any member cleared for cross-country flying is eligible to join our teams. We can have up to 3 pilots …

Inter Club League

It is coming up to Inter Club League time, and we are putting together our teams for this years’ competitions. The Inter-Club League is a friendly competition among small number of nearby clubs (in our case: Gransden, The Gliding Centre – Husbands Bosworth and London Gliding Club – Dunstable). It is distributed over several weekends during the …

Winter events

Apart from the usual flying activities, the following club events are planned for this winter: Radiotelephony course – 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 year’s fireworks party will be held …

Dates and events with increased activity at Cambridge Airport 2016

Cambridge Airport have informed us that additional activity can be expected in their vicinity on the following days. October 4-6th Newmarket Sales – Expect increased traffic October 7/8th Future Champions Meeting, Newmarket – Expect increased traffic, possible TNT horse flight October 28/29 Race meeting at Newmarket – Expect increased traffic

The Summer Flying programme

The 2016 programme: The 2016 Cloud Rally will run from August 13th to 21st. This is a fun week designed to cater for all levels of cross country flying experience from Regionals pilots to those who have only just started cross country flying. A sign up page and further details will be given on the …