André Ovila “Shorty” Boudreault and Slingsby Falcon at Mulvihill circa fall 1943.
History of the club
The Gatineau Gliding Club is the longest continuously operating gliding club in Canada, first incorporated in 1942.
The club was founded by members of the National Research Council who had an interest in gliding and hiked together in the Gatineau Hills as early as 1940.
Stories and adventures
- The “Hang Loose” at Pendleton
- Night Diamond
- AOB – AWOL
- TCU Gold Altitude
- Skiing & Outlanding
- Uplands Unannounced
Other artifacts
History of Pendleton Aerodrome
The Pendleton aerodrome was built as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) during WW2 and help to cement Canada’s reputation as the “Aerodrome of Democracy” in training Allied pilots during the war. Pendleton was home to #10 Elementary Flight Training School until the end of the war. A commemorative plaque was erected by the RCAF association at the aerodrome in 2000 to commemorate the role of #10 EFTS and Pendleton aerodrome.
The purchase of Pendleton by GGC cemented a natural link between the golden age of aviation training in Canada and GGC. For decades, pilots have learned to fly, soar and enjoyed the camaraderie of aviation minded individuals at the Pendleton aerodrome. GGC is living proof that soaring is not just a hobby but a way of looking at and living life…
That spirit continues to this day at GGC. We provide primary and advanced glider pilot training and gliders to club members and current and former national Canadian soaring champions have made GGC their home.
With some of the best flying and recreational facilities available at any gliding club in Canada, GGC certainly is a place to learn, have fun and meet new friends with a passion for “pure” flight.
Pendleton 1945 in pictures
The following photos are from a collection donated by Brian Mendes. Brian’s brother, John Mendes was stationed at #10 Elementary Flight Training School (EFTS) Pendleton during 1944-1945. The photos capture some of the pilot “spirit” at Pendleton during the war.
1000th Cornell that was stationed at Pendleton
