TWO local clubs are involved in a new campaign being launched to encourage more people to discover gliding.
York Gliding Centre, based at Rufforth Airfield, and Burn Gliding Club, based at Burn, near Selby, are two of 11 gliding clubs across the UK to be involved in the first-ever ‘Glide Britain’ campaign. This uses a series of short films to share the experiences and passions of men and women who go gliding to encourage more people to give the sport a try.
The campaign’s launch film on YouTube will also be shared online, across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and provides a privileged view of Britain’s vast and varied landscape.
Gliding is an inclusive sport and enjoyed around the world by people of all ages and physical abilities. Subject to completing the required training, it is possible to fly a glider solo at 14-years-old. There is no upper age limit.
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