About

East Sussex Gliding Club is one of Sussex's most welcoming and vibrant flying clubs, offering everything from thrilling glider flight experiences to a full training pathway leading to your Sailplane Pilot Licence. Based at Kitson's Field near Ringmer, with breathtaking views over the South Downs National Park and Sussex coast, the club has been helping people take to the skies since 1974. Whether you're a complete beginner looking for an unforgettable gift experience, or someone serious about learning to fly, the club's volunteer instructors — all trained to BGA national standards — will support you every step of the way. With an inclusive, community-driven ethos, affordable membership, and a fleet of training gliders, single-seaters, and a motorglider, this is the perfect place to start your gliding journey.