Have a first flight

A first flight over North Yorkshire is the perfect introduction to gliding. Take the controls or enjoy the view!

Only £140+ P&P

Become a member

We are the premier gliding club in the North of England. Why not join us?

From £350+ P&P

Motorglider Experience

Our motorglider offers side-by-side seating and a more conventional launch method for newcomers to light aviation.

Only £150+ P&P

Information for pilots

Contact us

Contact us to find out more:

Phone: 01845 597237
Email: enquiry@ygc.co.uk
How to find us
Tweet us: @GlideYorkshire
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Take to the skies with us!

Gliding

is an adventure sport for people from age 14 up into their 90's. It offers the purest flying experience, using up-drafts to soar the skies, often for hours at a time. It is also one of the most affordable way to learn to fly due to the fact that gliding clubs are mostly volunteer run organisations; which also makes soaring a very friendly and social sport.

The Yorkshire Gliding Club was founded in 1934, by a group of pioneering aviators seeking to understand the potential of powerless flight. Today, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training and facilities, affirming our position as the best soaring club in the North of England. We offer professional, friendly instruction guided by our national sporting body, the British Gliding Association.

To get a feel for our sport and our club, watch our videos, and explore our website to find out more about why we love what we do. You can also sign up to our mailing list to learn more about gliding, and stay up to date with the adventures of those who fly from Sutton Bank.

Diary Dates

Latest from the blog

17
     Jan

Sunday 13th to Friday 17th January 2025

Sunday 13th to Wednesday 15th.  With a change to a mild airmass from between the SE to the SW, the snow slowly melted and was gone by Tuesday, leaving a very wet airfield that prevented flying on Wednesday. Thursday 16th.  A light to moderate SE’ly blew, the skies were clear and sunny and flying took […]

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12
     Jan

Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th January 2025

Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th.  S’no change in the condition of the airfield – so no flying, but thanks to those who cleared the car park and provided gritted paths thus allowing  those who braved the icy access road off the A170 to meet and enjoy the YCC Christmas party organised by Kelly, with food […]

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09
     Jan

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Wednesday 8th.  The light winds and clear skies meant severe overnight frost and the maximum daytime temperature struggling to get above zero o C, so the snow remained crisp and deep and even preventing any flying. 

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