Gliding

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What is Gliding ?

Gliding is a form of aerial sport, flying unpowered aircraft with incredible efficiency. You will learn how to soar up to great heights, work towards your SPL and perhaps even fly with your friends or a friendly flock of birds.

Where do we fly ?

When you pay for a membership (on the right-hand side) you become part of the Cotswold Gliding Club (CGC) at the airfield known as Aston Down. It is popular for it's large 1,500-meter main runway and strong thermal soaring conditions. The club owns a fleet of modern two-seater training gliders accessible to you as soon as you join such as Ka21's and a Ka13 - this does not include the two gliders that we own and get to use without paying soaring fees. The only cost per flight is £13 for your winch launch!

Will I like it ?

If you like fast cars, roller coasters, or have experienced and liked powered flight, you’ll love it! Gliding can be a peaceful sport but it can also be a high-pace, high-energy one. Some of our host club’s ex-military pilots describe it as ‘the closest thing to flying Fighter Jets, outside of flying Fighter Jets’.

Join a great community and learn to fly!

Trips 2026 

Every trip will occur every year at least once, and you could be a part of it!

Women's Gliding Get Togethers

The Junior Gliding Winter Series (Denbigh)

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Inter-university competition (Inter-unis)

UK Gliding Competitions

Community is a massive aspect of gliding and attending these events is the best way to be a part of it, we all love it!

Your 2026/27 Gliding Committee:

President: Jack Boyns

Vice-President: Erica Bemand

Treasurer: Gabrielle Tison

Events and Fundraising: Libby Hudson

Social Media: William Ruddock

Equipment and Safety: Joseph Lever

Equality and Participation: Prarthana (Pray) Hortik

We'd love to see you in the skies with us!

If you’re still not convinced, check out the Honourable Company of Air Pilots, British Women’s Pilots Association, and other such organisations who offer scholarships to young individuals! As a junior, and especially if you are a woman, there are lots of opportunities for aspiring pilots to have their progress partially or fully funded.