Burn Gliding Club - Flying in the heart of Yorkshire

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Charlotte gets her wings — 16 years old and flying high

I Did it!

Big congratulations to Charlotte who has just got her wings at the age of 16! Making her the youngest solo member in the club ... and one of youngest in the UK.
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Getting airborne is only the start

At Burn you will experience something more than just great views. The atmosphere and exhilaration of unpowered flight is simply infectious.
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The perfect gift idea

We get people from all over the country who are celebrating something special. From birthdays to stag-do's, give something unforgettable.
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Learn for less

Around 90% cheaper than learning to fly powered aircraft, our highly experienced team of instuctors will take you under their wing so you can get yours!
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The ultimate Team Building Experience

When you get stuck into a day's gliding, everyone is guaranteed to learn new ways of working together whilst sharing amazing experiences and amazing stories.

The affordable way to fly.

Staffed by volunteers, the club operates at minimal cost; keeping prices low to ensure our sport remains affordable to all. It's a great place to make new friends, learn something new and above all have fun. If you live locally just pop down to the club this weekend and see the facilities first hand, we will be pleased to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Year round fun.

Burn Gliding Club offers prospective pilots something unique in Northern England. Situated on the Burn WW2 airfield just to the south of Selby on the A19, we have 3 hard runways allowing us to operate in all seasons; so when other clubs pack up for the winter, we just keep on flying.

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 abundant 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!

WINTER UPDATE

Two of our members have made a snowplough attachment for their Landrovers. Used after snow fall, but before the snow gets compacted and freezes, this allows us to keep the runways useable and keep flying during wintry weather.
Not all Yorkshire flying clubs are this innovative....