Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club

08/09/2026

Limited places left for September ✈️ ☀️ 👇🏼

10/08/2026

Congratulations to champion John Roberts (🥇), Jake Brattle (🥈) and James Ewence (🥉) for their well-earned trophies in the Jonker Sailplanes Club Class Nationals at Nympsfield.

Once again, a big thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors, competitors, organisers and everyone else that contributed to making this a great success.

Gliding

09/08/2026

After running ropes all week for the Club Class nationals Joe went to Lasham today to collect the Wooden Plate in the Ka8..

Well done Joe!

09/08/2026

We're proud to have Air Cadet Historic Flight flying at BGGC. If you fancy learning to fly give us a call or come along for a chat.

29/06/2026

Yesterday Trevor,one of our local pilots, decided that as our home ridge didn't work in a SWly he would find another. Denbigh's ridge in North Wales was the choice, 400km round trip. A grand day out to the sea side.

https://bgaladder.net/FlightDetails/130956

24/06/2026

At 14 you can learn to fly gliders
At 16 we encourage our students to learn to drive the winch.

22/06/2026

Congratulations to Henrick on gaining his SPL license after passing the skills tests today. Pictured here with examiner Tony Parker.

If you want to follow in his footsteps the journey can start with one of our trial flights.

https://bggc.co.uk/learn-to-fly/trial-flights/

22/06/2026

16/06/2026

Congratulations to Ewan on his first solo flight. Pictured with Anne his instructor.

If you are interested in learning to fly take one of our trial flights which comes with 12 weeks club membership.

https://bggc.co.uk/learn-to-fly/trial-flights/