Cape Gliding Club 

A K-7 Ridge Soaring on Victoria Peak (Bill Maliepaard)

We have over a hundred members who utilize the club fleet of eight aircraft and about fifteen privately owned sailplanes. We operate on weekends and public holidays, usually from around 10 am until sunset, after which we all gather in the clubhouse for a drink and a lively discussion of the day's flights. 

Worcester is an excellent location which offers good soaring conditions all year round. In the summer we have good thermals, while the winter brings wave conditions suitable for diamond height gains. There are a number of mountain ranges in the area, which make ridge flying possible in all seasons. To view an annotated satellite map of Worcester and the surrounding area (24 KB) and a more detailed description of local flying conditions, click here. 

We have a dedicated team of instructors who offer their time free of charge to provide affordable tuition for beginners and advanced students, and as a non-profit organization we are able to offer very reasonable flying rates . Visiting Pilots from South Africa and overseas can take advantage of our unique temporary membership program. 

I'm putting together a library of useful information about soaring, including an introduction to gliding for newcomers. For recent happenings in the club, read our online newsletters. We also have a software archive of useful programs. 

For contact information see the committee page. If you would like to visit us, follow these directions.