Cairngorm Gliding Club
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Contact information
City and Postal Code
Feshiebridge PH21 1NG
Coordinates
57.102406
-3.8914315
Website https://www.gliding.org
Email info@gliding.org
Phone 01540 651317
Trainings
- Trial lessons
Aircrafts
- Robin DR-400
- Perkoz
- Puchacz
- Astir
Aircraft types
- tug
- two-seater
- single-seater
Brief description Cairngorm Gliding Club
Cairngorm Gliding Club is a Scottish gliding club based at Blackmill Airstrip, Feshiebridge in the Cairngorms National Park.
It offers trial lessons, visitor flying information, and member services including a flying calendar, noticeboard, and duty rota.
The club operates from a scenic ridge, wave and mountain-soaring site and lists a fleet including a Robin DR-400 tug, Perkoz, Puchacz and Astir.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cairngorm Gliding Club located?
Cairngorm Gliding Club is based at Blackmill Airstrip, Feshiebridge, Near Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NG, Scotland. The site is in the Cairngorms National Park, in the Scottish Highlands, and the club describes it as a scenic ridge, wave and mountain-soaring location. The airfield is also listed as being about 2.5 miles southeast of Kincraig.
What licenses and training programs does Cairngorm Gliding Club offer?
Cairngorm Gliding Club offers trial lessons and visitor flying information, with lessons flown by qualified gliding instructors. The club focuses on gliding and cross-country soaring rather than powered flight training, and its site also supports ridge, wave, thermal and mountain soaring. It does not list radio communication training.
How much does flight training at Cairngorm Gliding Club cost?
Current trial lesson pricing listed by the club is £100 for an aerotow launch, £60 for a winch launch when available, and £50 for up to 10 minutes. Club membership fees start at £260 per year for full flying membership, with other categories available. For the latest prices and any changes, contact the club directly.
What aircraft does Cairngorm Gliding Club use for training?
The club fleet includes a Robin DR-400 tug, Perkoz two-seater, Puchacz two-seater, and Astir single-seater. The Robin DR-400 is used for aerotowing trial lessons and club launches. This mix supports both introductory flights and solo soaring.
Is Cairngorm Gliding Club a flying club?
Yes. Cairngorm Gliding Club is a gliding club, not a general flight school. It offers member services such as a flying calendar, noticeboard, duty rota, and visitor flying information.
In which languages is Cairngorm Gliding Club training available?
Training and club information are available in English. No other training languages are listed in the available information.
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