Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club
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Contact information
City and Postal Code
Nympsfield GL10 3TX
Coordinates
51.7148574
-2.2844396
Website https://bggc.co.uk
Email office@bggc.co.uk
Phone +44 1453 860 342
Trainings
- Glider pilot training
- Trial flights
- Holiday courses
- Dedicated learning weeks
- Spin awareness and recovery
- Cadet scheme
- Cross-country coaching
Aircrafts
- Eurofox
- K21
Aircraft types
- Gliders
- Tow plane
- Winch launching
Brief description Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club
Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club is a gliding club based at Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, with year-round sailplane pilot training, trial flights, and club membership options.
The club operates club-owned gliders, a Skylaunch winch, and a Eurofox tug aircraft, and offers training from introductory flights through solo and cross-country flying. It also runs cadet activities and specialist courses such as spin awareness and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club located?
Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club is based at Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, on the Cotswold Edge. The club describes its airfield as being just off the Cotswold Way, with views over the surrounding countryside.
What training does Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club offer?
The club offers trial flights, beginner holiday courses, learn-to-fly pathways, and more advanced/improver training. It also runs a cadet scheme for ages 14-16 and says it provides free instruction, with members paying for membership and flying.
How much does it cost to fly with Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club?
BGGC says its instructors provide free training, so the main costs are membership and flying. Exact fees can vary by package, and the club has a dedicated membership-fees page plus trial-flight vouchers for introductory flights.
Is Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club open to new members?
Yes. The club welcomes new members and says it has pathways for people who want to learn to fly, as well as for experienced pilots who want to join a club community.
Does Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club run cadet or youth programs?
Yes. BGGC runs an active cadet scheme aimed at ages 14-16 and also describes itself as a BGA-recognised junior gliding centre.
What language is used at Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club?
The club’s website is in English, and English is the primary language used for club information and training.
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