After 15 years of flying gliders believe it or not, every time I’m launched into the sky, release the cable and fly along in almost silence, each flight still seems special and a privilege. Thermic flights are even more special using warm rising air to gain height often right up to the bottom of the… Read more The thoughts of Chairman Pat.
In spite of unseasonable weather threatening to curtail the evening’s enjoyment, members of Lincolnshire Gliding Club turned up at Strubby airfield under an overcast sky to prepare the equipment in readiness for a first time gliding experience for the Louth Lions. Low cloud and drizzle tried, but failed to dampen spirits and it wasn’t long… Read more Louth Lions’ flying evening deemed a roaring success.
I felt like Charlie Bucket finding his golden ticket when I arrived at the airfield and immediately got to fly! I then got to be a king for a day, enjoying a day of instruction devoted to me and just one other student, “Swiss” John. Eight launches each, and a willing group of volunteers fetching… Read more This is Niall’s account of his intensive training day course.
As the title suggests this article is about the one day gliding courses we are running at Strubby this summer. These courses are open to full members and non-members alike: the only difference being the cost. Members pay a £30 course fee and pay for their flights at normal club rates. Non-members pay a £170… Read more The “One Day” gliding course.
The Lincolnshire Gliding Club at Strubby is one of the cheapest clubs in the UK. Our full flying yearly membership is only £300, a winch launch will set you back £10 plus 50p for every minute you’re in the air. When you’re learning to glide we try to provide 3 flights, one after the other.… Read more Is sailplane ownership for me?