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July 2019
VGC Rendezvous 2019
The VGC Rendezvous 2019 will be at the Gliding Centre at Husbands Bosworth Airfield For members who apply for participation: The Gliding Center - HusBos would like to receive information along with a photo about the pilot and the glider. The website is open to register: www.theglidingcentre.co.uk/vgcrendezvous/ Contact: e-mail to Tony Lintott, Hus Bos (derbygroups@yahoo.co.uk) EXTRA BREXIT INFORMATION Norman Clowes of Tibeham have been in contact with Gordon McDonald of The British Gliding Association, he has confirmed that Brexit will…
Find out more »47th VGC International Rally 2019
This will be our third International Rally at Tibenham. The website is open to register: https://www.norfolkglidingclub.com/vgc-international-rally/ EXTRA BREXIT INFORMATION Norman Clowes of Tibenham have been in contact with Gordon McDonald of The British Gliding Association, he has confirmed that Brexit will not affect you brining any gliders to fly in the U.K. as long as they have an airworthiness certificate from a National Body. Annex 2 gliders will not be affected which ever way Brexit goes. Annex 1 gliders as…
Find out more »August 2019
48th VGC International Rally 2020
This will be the third International Rally at Achmer after 2002 and 2009. Contact: Joachim Jeska, jojeska@web.de Source:: http://www.ovfl.de
Find out more »31st OSV Vintage Glider Meeting
Airfield ‘Bellechasse‘ LSTB, Switzerland. 46°58’43 N 07°07’48 E Contest: Kurt Stapfer, kstapfer.vgc@bluewin.ch
Find out more »22. Kleines Segelflugzeug-Oldtimertreffen
The meeting will be at Flugplatz Bad Königshofen Das 22. Kleine Segelflugzeug-Oldtimertreffen findet vom 28. August bis 1. September 2019 auf dem Flugplatz Bad Königshofen statt. Die Anreise ist bereits ab Mittwoch, dem 28. August, möglich; Fliegen ab Donnerstag, dem 29. August. Ausrichter ist der Aero-Club Bad Königshofen e.V. (www.amhimmelreich.com). Auf der Party am Samstag, dem 31. August, küren die Piloten, Helfer und Zuschauer die drei schönsten und interessantesten Oldtimer-Segelflugzeuge. Contact: Frank-Dieter Lemke (fd.lemke@gmx.de). Source:: http://www.finsterwalde-segelflug.de
Find out more »September 2019
Gluebirds over Dover’ Rally 2019
contact: Andrew Jarvis Email Address: vintage1555@btinternet.com http://channelgliding.wordpress.com/.
Find out more »October 2019
Hood River Glider Weekend
A glider weekend at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Musem (WAAAM), Hood River, Oregon, at Ken Jernstedt Airport (4S2). Tows available. Camping on request. Attractive off-season hotel rates. Beautiful fall colors. Information: Judy Newman (541) 308-1600 or <info@waaamuseum.org>. Source:: http://waaamuseum.org
Find out more »February 2020
April 2020
41st National Gathering of Collection Gliders (Dedale)
Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled, The 41st National Gathering of Collection Gliders (Dedale), is to be held at: Graulhet, near Toulouse (FR) from April 26 to May 3, 2020. To register for the event, please contact: dedale@79gmail.com
Find out more »May 2020
8th VGC Season Opening ( Germany )
Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled, Ort: Segelfluggelände Altenbachtal, Altenbachstraße 29, 63743 Aschaffenburg Anreise ab Donnerstag 30. April 2020 bei gutem Wetter auch am Donnerstagnachmittag nach Absprache Flugbetrieb möglich Unterkunft: Wohnmobil/Zelt am Flugplatz (Strom, Dusche/WC vorhanden) Pension/Hotel (siehe beiliegende Liste, bitte selbst buchen) Essen: Frühstück und Abendessen im Clubheim Hallenplatz: eingeschränkt vorhanden (bitte Hallenkuller mitbringen!) Flugbetrieb: vorwiegend an der Winde, bei Westwind auch F-Schlepp (100PS-Falke) Organisation: Klaus Schickling, Tel. 06028/3557, KlausSchickling@web.de Anmeldung: Um planen zu können, bitten wir alle um vorherige Anmeldung (Anreise- und Abreisedatum,…
Find out more »UK National Rally 2020
POSTPONED, POSTPONED rescheduled from 12 till 19 september 2020 This is the UK national Rally 2020
Find out more »the gliding competition of “Šohaj” type
POSTPONED, until a date to be determined The first is the gliding competition of “Šohaj” type and other historic gliders took place at Rana airfield in northwest Bohemia last week in May 2020. Except traditional “Sohaj” gliders participated also other historical types from 70,0 up to performance Daec index 79,9 (Sohaj has index 74).
Find out more »German Baby Meeting 2020 at Grunau
Kontakt und Anmeldung:: ulf.ewert@osnanet.de Tel: 05461 5147 Mobil: 0049163 4829 813
Find out more »June 2020
37 internationales Spatzentreffen 2020
37. Internationales Spatzentreffen“ 2020 in Nardt Der Verein Aeroklub Hoyerswerda e.V. lädt herzlich zum „37. Internationalen Spatzentreffen“ 2020 nach Nardt ein und freut sich auf ein gemeinsames Kennenlernen in der Lausitz. Die Teilnehmeranreise und ein Flugbetrieb sind ab 06.06.2020 möglich. Unser Verein ist auf dem Flugplatz Nardt nahe Hoyerswerda beheimatet, ca. 150km südlich von Berlin gelegen, und ist über die Autobahn A13 gut erreichbar. Für die Sicherstellung der Veranstaltung halten wir folgende Technik bereit: 2 Startwinden Herkules H3 180PS, F-Schlepp…
Find out more »Southdown 90 Rally
Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled, Cancelled Will by hosted by Southdown Gliding Club. Celebrating Southdown Gliding Club's 90th Anniversary' There will be no registration fee. More details soon.
Find out more »25th Camphill Vintage Rally
2020 is a very big year at Camphill as we are celebrating 25 glorious years of our vintage rally. We have a lot planned to make it an event to remember. Jubilee party with a live band and firework display. Grand Capstan Gala Dinner. Daily tasks and full social programme. On site catering and fully stocked bar. Accomodation and camping available. For more information and registration details please email vintage-rally@glidingclub.org.uk Steve Marlor.
Find out more »July 2020
Wenlock Olympian Games Gliding 2020
. Olympian event is a true competiton, with medals and all.
Find out more »Wooden Wings 2020
The Stratford On Avon Gliding Club at Snitterfield ( Shakespeare's birthplace!) are having a Wooden Wings Week, July 19th-25th. More details from Nick Jaffray :Welcome to our club
Find out more »VGC Rendezvous 2020
Rendezvous postponed to ..-07-2021 til 29-07-2021 Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen . Webpage for the rendezvous Nordhorn-Lingen: vgc2020.de Everybody can get Infos and can register for the Event. the VGC Rally (Same Webpage)
Find out more »August 2020
48th VGC International Rally 2020
VGC Rally is postponed to 31-07-2021 til 058-08-2021 This will be the third International Rally at Achmer after 2002 and 2009. Webpage for the 48th Rally in Achmer: vgc2020.de Everybody can get Infos and can register for the Event. concerning the Rendezvous (Same Webpage). Contact: Joachim Jeska,
Find out more »32 Annual Swiss Vintage meeting 2020
This year’s annual Swiss Vintage meeting in Ambri (LSPM) over the long weekend 21st of august to 23rd 2020. Our published agenda of the swiss vintage glider club (OSV) mit Gummiseil-Flachlandtraining
Find out more »Yorkshire Gliding Club, Slingsby Week 2020
The annual Slingsby Week, celebrating Fred Slingsby’s contribution to gliding
Find out more »September 2020
UK National Rally 2020 in september
Due to the Covid-19 the UK rally cannot take place . This is the UK national Rally 2020
Find out more »Great Plains Vintage/ Classic Regatta
Great Plains Vintage/ Classic Regatta Wichita Gliderport, Wichita, KS, USA
Find out more »March 2021
Vintage Gliders Australia rally Bacchus Marsh
All Welcome to, also called: Vintage Gliders Australia Melbourne Cup Rally The date of the rally has been moved to 6th - 8th March, 2021. Planning continues for the Vintage Gliders Australia Rally at Bacchus Marsh over the Labour Day long weekend from 6th to 8th March, 2021.Also, on the Sunday, 7th March, the Australian Gliding Museum is planning an Open Day, including a Barbeque Lunch. The Museum is planning operations with the Slingsby T31b during the rally. All members and friends…
Find out more »April 2021
Hunter Valley Gliding Club Easter Vintage Rally
Hunter Valley Gliding Club Easter Vintage Rally Warkworth, NSW, AUS Aerotow launches will be provided by the club’s vintage Pawnee (min airspeed 60kts) from Friday 2nd to Sunday the 11th of April. A second Tug will be available if required. A modern club house and amenities block are available for use by all guests along with limited bunkhouse accommodation. There is plenty of space for camping on site, or hotels and guesthouses in the nearby towns of Singleton and Broke. Evening meals…
Find out more »Bedford Vintage & Classic Meet
Inaugural meet at Bedford, IA (Y46) on the Missouri border in rural southwest Iowa. Smooth 100 x 2710-foot grass runway, wide open airspace. Motels three miles, camping nearby. Bring your own tiedowns, hangar facilities are limited. Information: Chad Wille (641) 322-4041 or <stcroixair@frontiernet.net>.
Find out more »June 2021
Midsummer Rally at Arnborg, Denmark
Rallie coming in Denmark: 24-27 June Midsummer Rally at Arnborg. Everybody welcome! Dansk Svæveflyvehistorisk Klub Niels Ebbe Gjørup
Find out more »July 2021
IVSM rendezvous 2021, Massey
Massey’s expansive grass runways provide the perfect staging stopover for enthusiasts on the way to the IVSM at Elmira. Visit to warm up for flying at Harris Hill and enjoy extra camaraderie. Museum tours and other events to be announced. Information: Rusty Lowry (240) 025-5683.
Find out more »Park and Glide rally 2021
Dear Fellow Vintage Aviators After having to cancel our inaugural rally due to covid 19, I`m delighted to say we are planning to run the rally again in 2021. Dates have been rescheduled as 9th July to the 12th July inclusive. 4 days. Conditions will be the same as before, that is, no daily membership charge, no camping or motorhome charge, just launch fees to pay like any regular club member. One of us will be on site from mid…
Find out more »International Vintage Sailplane Meet IVSM 2021, Elmira
National Soaring Museum, Harris Hill Soaring Corp. and VSA welcome you to Harris Hill Elmira, NY, for a week-long gathering of some of the world’s most significant and beautiful vintage and classic gliders. Information and registration: NSM (607) 734-3128, <info@soaringmuseum.org> or Bill Batesole at (603) 762-8137.
Find out more »AERO 2021
The AERO has shifted its exposition to 14-17 july 2021 The VGC will again have a stand at the AERO 2021. Come and see you club at the biggest General Aviation fair in Europe. Contact: Gere Tischler, gere.margit@gmx.de Source:: http://www.aero-expo.com
Find out more »14e International Cup of Hundred Castles
A friendly meeting organised by the Touraine Planeur Club, on its airfield of Tours - Le Louroux (LFJT), located 35km south the city of Tours in the historic Centre-Val de Loire region. Please sign up on the website of Touraine Planeur : https://touraine-planeur.org/100-chateaux/
Find out more »VGC Rendezvous 2021
Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen . Webpage for the rendezvous Nordhorn-Lingen: vgc2021.de Everybody can get Infos and can register for the Event. the VGC Rally (Same Webpage)
Find out more »48th VGC International Rally 2021
This will be the third International Rally at Achmer after 2002 and 2009. Webpage for the 48th Rally in Achmer: vgc2021.de Everybody can get Infos and can register for the Event. concerning the Rendezvous (Same Webpage). Contact: Joachim Jeska,
Find out more »August 2021
‘Whispering Wardrobes 2021
The internationally famous Whispering Wardrobe VGC Rally is at Chiltern Park airfield., England, where the weather is guaranteed to be perfect! We hope to have vintage cars as well as the gliders Contact: Graham Saw servotechnique@tiscali.co.uk
Find out more »28th Czech National Rally of POTK
Czech national oldtimer meeting with international participants. LKMI airfield Mikulovice/Jesenik, Czech (http://www.aeroklubjesenik.cz/) Postponed from 19/27-06-2021 to 21/28-08-2021
Find out more »Arnborg Oldtimer Rally
Rallie coming up in Denmark: 21-29 August Arnborg Oldtimer Rally, Arnborg. Everybody welcome! Dansk Svæveflyvehistorisk Klub Niels Ebbe Gjørup
Find out more »Das 24. Kleine Segelflugzeug-Oldtimertreffen
Kleine Segelflugzeug-Oldtimertreffen auf dem Flugplatz Strausberg. Anmeldung: Frank-Dieter Lemke (fd.lemke@gmx.de/ Tel. 0174-19 42 132). Ausrichter ist der Flieger-Club Strausberg e.V. für das gemeinsame und traditionell sehr kostengünstige Abfliegen auf historischen Gleit- und Segelflugzeugen. Anreise ab Mittwoch, dem 25. August. Fliegen ab Donnerstag, dem 26. August. Organisationsgebühr 15 € – zu entrichten von jedem Piloten. Windenstart 5 €. Auf der Party am Samstagabend, dem 28. August, mit gesponsertem Abendessen durch Jaburi Motors, werden die drei schönsten und interessantesten Oldtimer-Gleit- und Segelflugzeuge (Concours d´Elegance) durch die Piloten…
Find out more »Dutch Ka6 Rally
The 27e Dutch Ka6 Glider Rally is held at Venlo, Nederland. Source:: http://zweefhist.nl
Find out more »September 2021
UK National Rally of teh Vintage Glider Club 2021
Held at Bellarena Airfield, by kind invitation from the Ulster Gliding Club, should be: The official new dates for the 2021 UK National Rally of the VGC are Official Opening : Monday 6th September Official Closing : Friday 10th September; (but people may wish to stay on longer of course) organisation: Owen Anderson Further information will follow later Dear VGC Member, This is an urgent message! With great regret, we yesterday (15/7/2021) decided to CANCEL the VGC UK National Rally…
Find out more »October 2021
Annual Dinner 2021
The Dutchies invite you the 2th of October 2021 for VGC Annual Dinner, at Maastricht, the Netherlands Do you ever had dinner in an old Kings estate? Or ever been on the site where the first transport gliders in de 2nd world war, made their landings, to conquer the Fort? You are very welcome to find out. Visit the “Fort Eben-Emael, ” https://www.fort-eben-emael.be, guided tour E/G €8.-, and/or the historical town of Maastricht. Maastricht. Four-course dinner +…
Find out more »VHZ Basic wood and fabric courses
The VHZ, in collaboration with the Gooise zweefvliegclub, is organizing a wood course for the 4th time. The course takes place in 2 weekends, so that we can give the course sufficient depth and the repair jobs can be completed successfully. The course takes place during the following weekends: October 2021 New date will by published
Find out more »VGA Melbourne Cup Vintage Rally
Australian Gliding Museum Open Day and BBQ Lunch 31st October Bacchus Marsh Airfield, Victoria, Australia Contact: David Goldsmith daveandjenne@gmail.com
Find out more »January 2022
VINTAGE GLIDERS AUSTRALIA ANNUAL RALLY 2022
Members and friends are invited to the the Annual Vintage Glider Rally to be held at Bordertown Airfield. Social and flying activities will ensure a fun time for all. Winch launching will be provided. Further details are available from VGA President John "JR" Marshall, 0407 417 747 or jma99350@bigpond.net.au
Find out more »March 2022
2022 Marfa Spring Fling
Annual Vintage / Classic Sailplane Rally at historic Marfa, far southwest Texas. Information: Burton Compton (800) 667-94648 or <marfagliders@aol.com>.
Find out more »May 2022
Baltic Cup 2022
\We would like to inform about our vgc event in Lithuania this year. We call this "Baltic Cup" and the date is 2022.05.13-05.22 and location Pociunai, Lithuania. Its a small vintage class competition. Future info will be here https://www.pociunai.lt/baltic-cup/
Find out more »VGC National Rally at The Park
A warm welcome awaits you! The Park is a grass strip, home to the Bath, Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club, situated 7 miles southwest of Warminster. The nearest village is Kingston on the B3095, running between Longbridge Deverill and Mere. There is a wealth about the Club including full details of the location which can be found on the Club website www.bwnd.co.uk Registration: Please identify the aircraft that you are planning to bring to the rally. Type, Tri-graph or G-reg, and…
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