Discover the Joy of Gliding
Fly in Harmony with Nature
Experience the serenity of gliding, where silence meets the sky. Float on invisible currents, harmonizing with nature’s breath, as you dance among the clouds and embrace the freedom of flight.
The Exhilaration
Embrace the breathtaking views and feel the freedom of floating effortlessly through the sky.
The Challenge
Pursue the journey of mastering your inner pilot, where every challenge sharpens your skills. With perseverance, you’ll experience the rewarding thrill of soaring gracefully, unlocking the sky’s secrets and your potential.
Passion for Aviation
Gliding captivates aviation enthusiasts, bridging the past and present. Experience the timeless art of flight, honoring aviation’s legacy while embracing modern techniques, all within the serene embrace of the open sky.
Videos About Gliding
This excellent series of videos, produced by Glide Britain, provides a great introduction to gliding that’s applicable the world over.
Go Gliding
What’s it like to fly in a glider?
Gliding misconceptions
What happens when the wind stops? Do you have to be rich to enjoy gliding?
How a glider works
An explanation as to how gliders work for non-glider pilots
• Thermal lift
• Ridge lift
• Wave lift
How a gliding club works
A great introduction on how volunteering means a gliding clubs offer a friendly and cheap way to fly. A useful induction for all new members of clubs.
• The team
• The atmosphere
• The workshop
Joining GGC was one of the best decisions I’ve made in a long time. I’ve loved aviation and flight for my entire life, and gliding has been an accessible realization of a long-held dream. Everyone at the club has been endlessly supportive, and it’s been hugely gratifying to experience all the challenges and successes so far on the road to really becoming a competent soaring pilot.
— SAM H.