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For over 50 years, we’ve offered experience flights and pilot training over stunning South Wales. Our friendly instructors guarantee an unforgettable experience. Join us and share the passion for gliding.

Unlike common misconceptions, gliding is not just about short flights around the airfield. In favourable conditions, gliders can reach impressive altitudes or cover extensive distances, all without the use of an engine. From Usk, pilots have completed flights exceeding 500 km, and the club's altitude record stands at over 30,000 feet.

South Wales Gliding Club's airfield near Usk. Gliders are waiting to be towed into the air one by one..jpg

Discover the fundamentals of gliding.

Harnessing the power of nature to soar through the skies without an engine.

Find out more about how gliders stay in the air and who can fly gliders.

 
A member took this photo of the Severn Bridge during a cross country flight using warm rising air called thermals to stay up in the air.jpg

Ready to take the next step?

Do you like what you’ve seen so far? Why not sign up for an Air Experience Flight to get an introduction to gliding? These also make excellent gifts for a special birthday or thank you. Check out the Mile High Experience for the ultimate gift!

Perhaps you’ve already got the gliding bug and would like to become a member, see our membership page for more information. Our Introductory Membership offers a great introduction to learning to fly.

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“Had a trial flight and it was amazing! Friendly, welcoming team, informative briefing and thoroughly recommended! Big thanks to my instructor, Chris, who made my overall experience superb and left me wanting to come back soon.”

— Barrie, Trial Lesson