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40th Anniversary Wolds GC two-seat gliding competition
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The 40th Anniversary Wolds GC two-seater gliding competition will be held this year from 23rd to 30th August! For the first time, Wolds GC are introducing the ‘Director’s Challenge’, which will run on those days when the great British weather prevents launching on regular competition tasks. Plus lots of bonus…
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Please note that the Sailplane Grand Prix organisers at Lasham have established an RA(T) over Lasham 4-13 June 2026. You can read more here.
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2027 UK National Gliding Competition dates
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The venues and dates for the 2027 UK National gliding competitions are: 18m/20m multi-seat/ Club Class Nationals, Lasham, 29 May -6 June 2027 Standard/15m/Open Class Nationals, Husbands Bosworth, 12-20 June 2027 Junior Nationals, Nympsfield, 21-29 August 2027
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We are saddened to learn that Jon Gatfield, a great pilot, a friend to many, and an enthusiastic advocate our sport, is no longer with us following an accident at the Sailplane Grand Prix at Varese, Italy. You can read more here. Our thoughts are with his family and friends….
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FAI launches International Day of Air Sport
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The FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, has announced the launch of the “International Day of Air Sports”, to be celebrated annually on 14 October from 2026 onwards. This new global initiative aims to bring together the air sports community worldwide in a coordinated celebration. Across the world, individuals, clubs,…
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