Cairngorm Gliding Club

08/08/2026

We should get a grand view from the airfield 🌞🕶️🌚

The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August.

The extent of the Sun’s coverage and the timing of maximum obscuration will differ across the country. Local weather conditions may impact viewing opportunities, so it’s worth checking the forecast in advance 🌦️

Northeast Scotland will have around 88% covered just before 7pm, whilst in the far southwest of England there will be around 96% coverage just after 7:15pm.

Never look directly at the sun; use a pinhole projector or certified eclipse glasses to view it.

Are you looking forward to this spectacle? ☀️🌕

04/07/2026

Take time to read this ~ might save your life …

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24/05/2026

"Pre-flight checklist:

​Altimeter set? Check.

​Wings secure? Check.

​Successfully coordinated our outfits to match the glider's model name? Double check.

​Call us Pinky and Perky. 🎀" 🤣😅😂

Merchandise available in all colours 👍

24/05/2026

When you look at RASP weather and you know its going to be a good day 👌😁. If you know, you know 😉

24/05/2026

If you would like to know more on how to attend, please get in contact with us on social media, email or landline. Please note we are mainly only open on the weekends. We would love to see you down there....Please share this post

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24/05/2026

Blast from the past, almost 10 years to the day.

Two pilots set new record for Scottish gliding club after taking advantage of climatic conditions over the Cairngorms.

22/05/2026

More photos of the shenanigans of May fest 2026 here at our amazing and friendly club. Photos have been submitted by some of our members including yours truly sporting a lovely pink sweater available to all those who ask 🫣😉. We do have merchandise for sale so next time your at the club...ask one of the members for more info.

18/05/2026

10 Kegs of beer
170 launches
357 Meals
283 hours flown
200+ Sandwiches made
100's of puddings :)
Several 300km Tasks completed!

Loads of banter and lots of laughs by members, friends and visitors from other clubs.

This can only mean one thing.....The end of an amazing 2 weeks for our annual Mayfest 2026.

A huge thanks to all those who made it happen - You know who you are and your awesome :)

Pictures to follow over the coming days from members, guests and friends of CGC, so stay tuned