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A small friendly club enjoying some of the best conditions & scenery in the country. We’ve been gliding in South Wales for over 50 years.

Contrary to what most people think, gliding isn’t about flying around the airfield for 5 minutes. In good conditions a glider can be flown at very high altitudes or fly a very long distance, all without an engine. Several flights of over 500 km have been flown from Usk & the club height record is over 30,000 feet!

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Introductory Membership Package at South Wales Gliding Club
Many new pilots wish to pay up front for some of their training. We have created a package membership so…
Pay As You Fly Membership Fees at South Wales Gliding Club
Become a member today with an annual membership & pay for your flying as you go.
Trial Lesson at South Wales Gliding Club
An aerotow to 2,500 feet with one of our qualified instructors. This lesson is for those who are keen to…
The Mile High Experience at South Wales Gliding Club
A popular gift for birthdays & special occasions. Join the Mile High Club with an extended flight to over 5,000…
Air Experience Flight at South Wales Gliding Club
If you’re looking to experience gliding but not keen on having a lesson during your first flight, an Air Experience…
Grob 103 Glider For Hire with South Wales Gliding Club
Grob 103 - The club owns 2 of these 2-seat training gliders. All training is carried out in these &…
Piper Pawnee For Aerotow Hire at Southdown Gliding Club
Pawnee Tow Plane - the workhorse of the club. A powerful aircraft capable of launching even our heaviest gliders.
Schleicher K13 Glider For Hire at South Wales Gliding Club
K13 - Our secondary training gliders, the club owns two of these.
Grob 102 Astir Glider For Hire at South Wales Gliding Club
K8 - Single seat glider available for solo pilots to fly.
Eurofox For Aerotow Hire with South Wales Gliding Club
Our newest aircraft, the EuroFOX is a lightweight aircraft capable of carrying out aerotow launches.
Grob 102 Astir Glider For Hire at South Wales Gliding Club
Astir - The club owns 3 of these single seat gliders. Flown by club members once they are solo. Capable…

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Enjoying some of the best conditions & scenery in the country for over 50 years.

Brief history

South Wales Gliding Club, also known as Usk Gliding Club, was formed in 1962 but moved to the current site near Usk in 1974.

Facilities

The club has evolved over the years & as we have grown so have our premises. On-site facilities include a clubhouse with kitchen, bar, washrooms & training facilities. We hold regular social events through the year.

Who we are

We are a group of about 80 individuals, all passionate about flying. The club is completely run by volunteers, including our highly qualified instructors.

Our members come from all walks of life & a wide range of age groups, so you’re bound to fit in!

Our aircraft

The club maintains a fleet of 10 aircraft & various other support vehicles. These include our 2-seat training gliders, single seat gliders along with tow planes. Our ground fleet keeps us moving & includes our SkyLaunch winch, tractors & buggies.

Many of our members own their own gliders which are also kept on site.

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