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
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
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
Congratulations to Liam Keegan on completing his Silver 50k Distance flight at Dublin Gliding Club. Liam did it in style by actually returning to the club on the same flight completing over 100k. If you want to see Liam’s journey on the 5th May 2019 here is a link to the OLC. Well done!!
This years course is scheduled for June 26th to 28th and July 24th to 26th 2019. The course is open to all – beginner, novice to advanced. The schedule includes ground school and flying, enabling beginners to experience gliding for the first time, or more experienced pilots to improve their skills. Places are limited………Fill out
Check out the club calendar for upcoming events. Dates added for Task Weeks, Ab Initio courses and the annual Kerry Safari.
Kevin Houlihan launches the new prototype GP 14 SE Velo at Gowran Grange Airfield. Kevin took the glider out on a test run by aerotow. The glider is in Ireland for a couple of weeks for members to view and to sit into the cockpit.
