GliderAeros.org

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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Neil Oakley

2025 National Champion

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Laura Martin

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Alex Philips

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Simon Smith

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Guy Westgate

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Graham Saw

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Dan Weston

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Elliot Cox

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May 2025 (10th–11th)

Another productive camp followed quickly. Saturday saw Laura, Neil, Alex, and Simon in action (though Dan was sidelined by a puncture).

 

A significant conversation took place between Neil, Mark, and David M about the Born to Fly Foundation—its potential role in funding, and how we might structure a syndicate around a competition-capable glider. Neil agreed to pick this up with Guy Westgate to move things forward.

 

On the flying front, Simon refined his rolling technique with Mark in the K21 before consolidating it solo. Laura took a tow in her B4 to practice half-Cubans but ended up with some unplanned 90° direction changes after forgetting to check her elevator setting. A quick debrief solved the problem, and she returned to the air with renewed determination. In strong thermals, she climbed repeatedly back to height after each set of figures—at one point reaching 5,500 ft. She capped the day with an attempt at an Intermediate sequence in the B4, but a small error (a 360° turn instead of a 180°) meant another try would be needed. Still, she gained her Silver height, even if the lack of a logger meant no claim could be made!

 

The Perkoz developed a minor front release problem, so it was flown with someone always in the back seat. Alex, then Neil, used it to practice tailslides and negative pushes. Alex produced two textbook tailslides after a short debrief, while Neil ironed out issues spotted from earlier video review—this time delivering crisp negative pushes to 45° uplines.

 

Sunday started with a burst of efficiency: with briefing not until 9:15, the squad launched the K21 at 8:30, fitting in two sorties before the club day had even begun. Conditions were calm and clear, with Neil noting it as his best flight for some time—empty skies and no mistakes helping the feeling.

 

Laura then flew her B4 in front of Mark Erlund, completing a strong Intermediate sequence. Her performance earned official sign-off for her BGA Intermediate badge and BAeA flight evaluation forms—meaning she could now compete at Intermediate level.

 

The day wrapped up with Simon consolidating his rolling with Mark, before the team de-rigged the B4 and headed home—tired but satisfied.

Work In Progress. . . 

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