Welcome to the Eastern Cape Gliding Club -
Home of gliding and soaring in the Eastern Cape
South Africa

  

What is gliding?

Gliding, also known as soaring, is a recreational activity and competitive sport where individuals fly un-powered aeroplanes known as gliders or sailplanes. Most gliders seat one person, while training gliders can accommodate two people. Some gliders, known as touring motor gliders, use an engine and propeller combination for take off and touring purposes.

Modern gliders can fly at speeds in excess of 280 km/h, stay airborne for over 8 hours, cover distances of over 1000 kilometres and fly at altitudes of 20,000 feet and more.

 

Latest News

Newsflash

Wedding Bells
Our club CFI, Andrew Bester, married his sweetheart Mariana on Saturday, 18 Feb 2012.  Congratulations and best wishes from all of us. Spare a thought for Merlin who will be sleeping on the floor from now on!
Falke 2 Hours
Congratulations to Simon for doing his two hours (engine off) in the club's Motor Falke on the gliding ridge at FAUH.
Silver C
Congratulations to Dominic for completing his Silver C and Gold Height Gain in his Lambada motor glider at Adamsfontein over December. Well done!