Cambridge Gliding Centre Takes Flight at Duxford Flying Finale 2024

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Cambridge Gliding Centre is excited to announce that it will be attending and exhibiting at the Duxford Flying Finale on Saturday, 5th October 2024. This thrilling event, held at the historic IWM Duxford, marks the end of the airshow season. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness spectacular flying displays, including performances from the iconic …

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Riaz Takes to the Skies: First Solo Flight!

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Exciting news from the airfield! This week, Riaz has taken the monumental step of flying solo for the first time. Under the careful instruction of David Williams, our newest solo pilot confidently soared through the skies, achieving a milestone that every aviator dreams of. The solo flight marks a significant achievement in any pilot’s journey, …

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New Solo Pilots Take to the Skies: Congratulations to Harry and Till!

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As we approach the tail end of the soaring season this August, the skies over our airfield are still buzzing with activity. While some might think the season is winding down, it’s clear that the passion for flying is as strong as ever, with two of our newest pilots achieving a significant milestone. This month, …

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CGC Returned to Little Gransden Airshow August 25th

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Pip Schoobert, the overall organiser of the Little Gransden Airshow, could not have been more helpful in helping CGC return to the show – from giving us the absolute prime spot to ensuring that between both the official airside handlers and CGC we were able to display PZ and our new gazebo and feather flags …

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Congratulations Merlin Ohta, Winner of the Silver Award in the Sports Class at the Saltby Open Aerobatic Competition

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🎉 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, …

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General Aviation Safety Council presentation at CGC

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Calling All Pilots: Spring Safety Refresher and Social at Gransden Lodge Airfield. Everyone is welcome! Brush up on safety and connect with fellow aviators at the General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo) presentation this Friday, April 26th! The event will be held at the Gransden Lodge Airfield clubhouse starting at 7:30 PM (with the bar opening …

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Look at Life Vol 01 Transport Sailing the Sky 1959

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Comments from Andrew Hulme: “I have a vague recollection that the filming was somehow organised by Alex,but why I am not sure, given his occupation as a barrister for HMRC andgiven I was only 14 or so at the time. The winch was the Brute, (ex military Canadian Ford) . Note the Cambridgeregistration JER 188 …

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Soaring

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The video displays a glider circling within a thermal, accompanied by the sound emitted by the electronic variometer, or vario. The pitch of this sound alters to signal whether the glider is ascending or descending in the air, enabling the pilot to focus on flying without needing to glance at the instruments. Two variometers are …

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Aerotow for City University

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City University from London has established a tradition of bringing its engineering students with a keen interest in aviation to CGC, offering them a unique opportunity to engage in firsthand airborne data collection. Despite the harsh winter weather taking its toll on the grass runways, rendering them waterlogged and dotted with puddles, today marked a …

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