A big Congratulations to PJ Moran who achieved his Bronze Endorsement on Saturday 13th July 2019. PJ also achieved his Cross-Country Endorsement the following day Sunday 14th July 2019 by completing his solo simulated field landings at Gowran Grange airfield. Not a bad weekend’s work! Well done PJ!
Dublin Gliding Club received a request from Barretstown to participate during their 25th Anniversary event on Sunday 7th July 2019 which of course we were happy to do. PJ Moran and many members organised a display of our club Astir to be available for all to get up close to and have pictures taken while … Read more
Congratulations to Ronald Staeps on the purchase of his LS1 glider. After an 8 day road trip across 7 countries, almost 4000 km and 3 ferry crossings he arrived back with his latest addition to Gowran. The LS1 was previously based in Vienna (Wiener Neustadt). Ron is looking forward to lots of fun in Ireland … Read more
Congratulations to Michael Shannon who completed his Cross Country Endorsement on the 18th June 2019. After 3 landings on our taxiway to simulate out-landings, Michael was awarded his endorsement. Michael received his Bronze Badge only a few weeks prior to this achievement. Onward and upwards! Thanks to Dan Begley and Cecily Begley who were a … Read more
We are delighted to inform you that Dublin Gliding Club has been shortlisted in the General & Sport Aviation section of the upcoming Aviation Awards. The subject of our entry is the Air Cadet programme. The final awards are not announced until the 12th July but we have already achieved a lot by being selected as a finalist. DGC will … Read more
PJ Moran is the proud owner of a Libelle Glider and today the club was treated to its arrival as it witnessed a shiny white trailer pulling into Dublin Gliding Club. The best of luck Peter with your new baby and many soaring flights.
Congratulations to Tony McDermott on completing his Cross Country Endorsement on 2nd June 2019. Tony recently completed his Bronze Badge and has a Silver Duration flight under his belt.
Two Bronze Certificates were achieved on 18th May 2019. Tony McDermott and Michael Shannon have successfully completed the bronze standard. Next stop…the Cross Country Endorsement.
Congratulations to Tony McDermott who completed his 5 hour Silver Duration. Excellent achievement. Tony made an attempt at the 5 hour duration while at the Ulster Gliding Club a while back but was unfortunate to run out of lift with only 10 minutes to go. Obviously the experience stood to Tony as he earned his … Read more
