Banbury Gliding Club

Congratulations to Ben on passing his SPL flight test! 🎉

Well done Peter! 🎉🥈

Well done, Peter, who completed Silver distance flying an Astir from Banbury Gliding Club!

Good luck Oliver 🤞

Brackley student jets off to Germany for World Junior Gliding Championships A 20-year-old student from Brackley has jetted out to Germany to compete in the World Junior Gliding Championships after securing qualification for the prestigious tournament.

Next Saturday, (21st June) to celebrate Summer Solstice, Banbury Gliding Club will be flying all day (aiming to beat the number of launches from last year) followed by a BBQ! 🍗

Members, friends and family welcome. Please fill out the form by the 16th June.

https://forms.gle/zwpirS387gG4eWnm8

Congratulations to Oliver Ramsey for coming second at the 2026 Lasham FAI Sailplane Grand Prix! 🏆 Well done to all who took part.

Our overall results from the 2026 Lasham FAI Sailplane Grand Prix

Congratulations Tom Arscott , and to all the pilots who flew the competition. We hoped you enjoyed it, and look forward to hosting you again.

Some photos from the activity over the (very sunny ☀️) bank holiday weekend.
Great to see so much going on!
📸 Photos courtesy of Pete

Well done Peter!

Congratulations, Peter, who completed his SPL skill test today! At Banbury Gliding Club

Well done Lusitha and Yumeth!

Well done to Lusitha and Yumeth, father and son, who both converted to single seat gliders on the same day as part of their SPL journey! At Banbury Gliding Club

This week, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped aviation history and those who are shaping its future right here at Banbury Gliding Club, from first flights, competition flying and instructing.

At Banbury Gliding Club, we welcome women of all ages and backgrounds. If you’re looking for a new hobby, considering a future in aviation, or just curious, gliding is an accessible and rewarding way to get started. No previous experience is needed, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Get in touch: 👉 https://www.banburygliding.com/

Or you’d like to learn more about women in gliding and how to get involved across the UK, visit: 👉 https://womengliding.co.uk/