BURN - The friendly gliding club

Experience freedom.

At Burn we believe in the true power of flight. Clear skies, breathtaking views and nothing but the sound of rushing air.

Soaring high.

Over the clubs 30 year history, we have successfully encouraged and trained hundreds of people just like you to take up gliding and experience solo flight first hand. Whether you have a burning desire to become a fully qualified instructor, or just want to take to the air for fun, Burn Gliding Club offers more than any would-be pilot could desire.

Aero Tow.

Our Pawnee tug will have you flying high in no time. Our experienced aero tow tug pilots can drop you off in the heart of the thermals or better still in one of our famous wave formations letting you turn 3,000ft into 10,000ft or more!

Winch Launch.

Are you strapped in? The winch takes you from 0-60 in 3 seconds and on a 45° climb you can reach almost 2,000ft. Capable of launching 12 gliders every hour, the winch helps trainees perfect their crucial take-off and landing skills whilst also providing enough time in the air to catch a thermal or two. Watch a launch

A Yorkshire gliding club.

Situated in the centre of Yorkshire, Burn Gliding Club is easy to find and offers stunning views over York and Leeds.

The ideal gliding club.

Not only are all the member and instructors, friendly and ready to help, but the flying at Burn is truly excellent. In summer the area is rife with natural thermals and wave activity allowing you to stay airbourne for hours at a time. In winter we can rely on the local power stations - Drax, Eggborough and Ferrybridge to generate our very own exclusive thermals!