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The Home of UK Glider Aerobatics

Our philosophy is simple: aerobatics should be open, accessible and inspiring!

 

We aim to build from the grassroots up — increasing participation, raising awareness, and ensuring that every pilot who is curious about aerobatics has a clear, safe, and welcoming pathway to get started.

 

We believe in equipping pilots with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to own their own development journey. From first loops to world championships, we provide resources, coaching connections, and a supportive community that helps every pilot progress at their own pace.

 

We want to inspire the next generation: to show that aerobatics is not only about competition, but also about skill, safety, precision, and the sheer joy of flight. By raising the visibility of the sport and sharing its unique beauty, we create opportunities for new pilots, new audiences, and a stronger future for glider aerobatics.

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April 2025 (19th–20th)

 

A quiet Easter weekend at the club gave us the rare luxury of having the airfield largely to ourselves. With fewer distractions, progress came quickly.

 

On Saturday, the line-up featured Alex, Simon Smith, Laura, Neil, and Phil Tooley, flying the K21 and the Perkoz under the guidance of Mark Erlund. Sunday was quieter still, with Neil, Laura, and Phil continuing in the K21, while Simon took time with family and Alex enjoyed a flight in Graham Saw’s Lunak.

 

We also welcomed Neville from Aerocoach, who brought along his IMU loggers and visualisation software. He left one unit with us to trial, sparking plenty of ideas about how we could develop our own bespoke system for analysis and debriefing.

 

The flying itself brought milestones: Laura gained her Immelmann sign-off, while Phil added half-Cubans to his repertoire. After flying, Phil and Laura cooked an excellent carbonara for everyone, while Neil stayed behind to lend a hand with some club jobs. It was a weekend with a sense of momentum—especially as those present had all applied to British Aerobatics for formal squad selection in 2025.

Who's Who!

Neil Oakley

2026 Team Captain

2025 National Champion

British Aerobatcs Glider Rep

Aerobatics Instructor

Laura Martin

2026 Team member
Basic Aeros Instructor

 

Alex Philips

2026 Team Member

2025 Saltby Open Winner

Aerobatics Instructor

Simon Smith

2026 Squad Member

Instructor

Guy Westgate

Unlimited level instructor
Display pilot
World record holder

Graham Saw

Display pilot
Aerobatics Instructor
Legend

Dan Weston

2026 Squad Member

Elliot Cox

2026 Squad Member

Work In Progress. . . 

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