This October Simon and Richard will again be running their RT course leading to a formal CAA or EASA RT operators licence. This is becoming more and more useful as we are encouraged to talk to more airfields and airports. The course will run for five consecutive Tuesdays at 19:30 in the club house starting …
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 …
At the end of the September the club will revert to the winter schedule, with club flying on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and of course at weekends. So training flights, trial flights and even some soaring will continue. The two seaters can be booked in the normal way, and some of the club’s single seat …
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
In response to members’ requests we will be setting aside an area for members and their families to camp on-site this summer. The area will be at the northern end of the west trailer park adjacent to the club house. To make room the empty club trailers that are normally parked here will be moved …
As an addition to the flexible cross country training described above, Andy Beatty is making his Duo Discus 871 available for cross-country training flights on most weeks from Monday through to Wednesday. You will fly with either Andy or Robert but availability will depend on other instructors being able to take over their 2 seater …
This summer we will again be offering flexible cross country training which, it is hoped, will enable us to make more use of days when the weather turns out to be suitable. This training is open to all solo members but will be particularly valuable for those with little or no cross-country experience. It will …
Our CGC Single Seater Scheme offers members an excellent opportunity to enjoy some of the benefits of syndicate or private glider ownership without the initial capital outlay! Your flying costs are reduced and the booking facility offers you the certainty of having a glider available for your sole use on the days of your choosing. …
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 …
This summer’s club events are: The Open Day – Sunday April 10th The Open Day is an opportunity to show case the club to the general public and attract new members. It will be advertised extensively but do sell it to your friends and relatives who might be interested in the sport. And do come …
A reminder that 7 day a week flying starts on April 1st. This means that instructional flights can be booked for every day of the week (see Booking page on the website under the Members tab) and, of course, that winching and aerotow are also available every day. Visit by Seb Kawa The special event …
