The CGC Autumn Flight Safety Briefing is now available via this link (which may prompt you to log in to the CGC web site): https://is.gd/FSN_Dec_19 (Alternatively, go to the “Flight Safety” tab on the CGC web site “Noticeboard” and click on the “December” link under “2019”). Wishing you a safe and enjoyable winter flying season, …
As you are hopefully aware, the BGA collates the various bits of good practice guidance including relevant recommended practices that have been hard-learned over many years into a single publication titled ‘Managing Flying Risk’. This year, several topics have evolved resulting in further good practice guidance that also need to be ‘captured’ in the same place. …
If you’re a solo glider pilot but you haven’t got your BGA Bronze badge yet, you should be thinking about sitting the Bronze written exam this winter. To help you, CGC will be running its annual preparation course at the clubhouse at 7pm on Tuesday evenings starting on 21st January 2020, followed by a chance …
Our Christmas Party and prize giving will take place between 4 and 8pm on Sunday 15th December More details to follow
Dear All With many thanks to Martin Whitehead, aerobatics training on Saturdays over the winter will be re-starting on Saturday October 5th. Four slots will be available each day (two in the morning and two in the afternoon), and are bookable through the normal two seater booking system under the instructor “AEROBATICS TRAINING”. Only one …
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As you know we are a little short of tug pilots at the moment, due to a couple of our tug pilots having to give up tugging, and current issues with the CAA/EASA making it impossible for us to bring new tug pilots on board at the moment. Because of this we only are currently …
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At our meeting about Mutual Flying during the cloud rally we had a useful and lively discussion. Needless to say the audience was rather heavy on keen XC pilots, but since the rules state that both pilots should have a valid XC rating, maybe this was not too much of an issue. Chris …
Dear All, For the eagle eyed amongst you, you may have noticed that we have decided to switch this winter’s days of operation (from October to March) to Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Two seater booking is now available in the first week of October at https://members.camgliding.uk/ops/twoseatbookings.aspx By doing this we hope to give …
Dear All, Following concerns being raised regarding the safety of people (particularly young people) staying on site in the event of a fire or emergency, we have put in place the following rules:- CAMBRIDGE GLIDING CENTRE RULES FOR YOUNG PERSONS STAYING ON SITE (to be read in conjunction with the BGA Blue Card on …
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We have arranged for Aerobatics training to run on three Saturdays through November (5, 19 & 26). Martin and Graham have very kindly agreed to provide theory and flying instruction. There will be a short ground school session each morning after the regular briefing. One K21 will be available and we will operate a traditional flying …
This year’s firework party is being held on Saturday October 29th. Attractions include: An amazing display of pyrotechnics Jacket potatoes with a selection of fillings plus a side salad. Real ale on tap in the bar Raffle prizes galore **************************************** The fireworks start at 6:30 pm Bar open from 6 pm Food available immediately after …
