Midland Gliding Club

We are proud of our history of gliding on the Long Mynd, being one of the oldest gliding clubs in the country. Gliders started launching from the west facing ridge of the Long Mynd as early as 1930 and the club was officially founded in 1934. Except for a short cessation of operations during the war the club has operated non stop ever since.
With all year round operation, seven days a week March to November, we offer wave, thermal and ridge soaring for novice and experienced pilots. We run glider pilot training courses throughout the summer and welcome visiting expeditions. First Flight experiences (by prior arrangement) make fantastic presents, especially at Christmas. We have had some notable members during that time including Amy Johnson (the pioneering female pilot), and the Prince of Siam.

On our extensive airfield (about 134 hectares), the club buildings include the hangar, glider workshops, winch garage and workshop, heated parachute storage, battery charging area, a comfortable clubhouse with dining room, TV room, lounge, bar, office, briefing room, and overnight accommodation in centrally heated bunk rooms and private rooms with modern showers and toilet facilities, as well as caravan parking and a camp site.

You do not have to own a glider to fly at the Mynd. The club owns a comprehensive fleet of gliders and use of a privately owned motor glider. Members pay a fixed annual “flying fee” that entitles them to fly any club glider as much as they like, subject to aircraft being fairly shared between other club and course members, with no additional hourly charges other than a launch fee.