The Yorkshire Gliding Club

DG1000 DS2
ASK21 KLW
DG1000 DS2
The airfield and the White Horse of Kilburn
Wave clouds
Warning Sign

The Yorkshire Gliding Club

Gliding in Yorkshire is something special. Whether you're a trainee pilot, a gliding pundit, or a member of the public wanting to try something new, the YGC is a great place to be. We're open 364 days a year, offer full-time professional instruction and maintain a fleet of modern gliders.


If you're new to gliding, why not buy a Trial Lesson voucher? This gets you a flight in a two-seat glider with an instructor, and will give you a taste of the sport. Trial Lesson vouchers make ideal Christmas or birthday gifts.

Junior Gliding at the YGC


YGC Supports Junior Gliding - Click here to find out more

The YGC is pleased to announce that it became an official Junior Gliding Centre in 2010!
As part of this, we're pleased to be able to offer half-price flying in club two-seaters to all students who are YGC annual members, under 21, and in full-time education. AND if you're solo, you can also fly the K8 for free!

Learn to fly for a fixed price - only £418


Most people are surprised at how little it costs to learn to glide, when compared to power-flying. Take a look at our Fees page for more information.



Our facilities are also second-to-none - our comfortable Clubhouse has a bar, restaurant and self-catering facilities. There are also bedrooms, toilets and showers for those wanting to stay with us.

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We also offer gliding Courses, lasting one day or up to a week. These are designed to offer maximum training opportunities for those interested in learning to glide.



Glider pilots from other clubs are very welcome to visit us and sample our brilliant site, fleet and facilities. You're welcome to fly your own glider or ours.


IMPORTANT! In the interests of safety visiting pilots will be asked for logbooks and medical certificates before flying and to have a check flight if the CFI feels it is necessary. Please make sure you bring these if you wish to fly.



The Yorkshire Gliding Club is situated approximately 6 miles from Thirsk just off the A170, and is signposted from the main road. Click Getting Here for a map of how to find us.

 

 

 

 

Why not buy a Trial Lesson Voucher online? We use PayPal, but you don't have to have an account with them to buy online. You can choose to use your credit/debit card if you wish.

 

Diary Dates

    28/01/12 Film show - YGC on film, 6pm. Book your Burns supper.

    10-11/02/12 YGC winch training days at Pocklington.

    18/02/12 Lecture - How to fly with SeeYou - Derek Roddie - 6pm

    03/03/12 Lecture - The danger of hypoxia - Polly Whitehead - time t.b.a.

    9-10/03/12 More YGC winch training days at Pocklington.

    17/03/12 Lecture - Flying wave in the Vale of York - Sam St. Pierre - time t.b.a.

    31/03/12 Lecture - Annual airspace update - Dick Cole - time t.b.a.

    14/04/12 Dinner Dance. Tickets from the office.

    23-27/04/12 Aerobatic course by Paul Conran. Contact office for details.

    28/04/12 AGM.

    02-10/06/12 National Vintage Rally. Details here

    16-24/06/12 Northern Regionals.

    12-17/08/12 YGC Task Week. Challenging fun for all.

    25/08-02/09/12 Slingsby week.

    15-23/09/12 BGA Instructor course at YGC.

    24-28/09/12 Aerobatic course by Paul Conran. Contact office for details.