About Cumbria Soaring Club
The home of paragliding and hang-gliding in Cumbria
We are lucky to fly in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK. It is thanks to the goodwill of the farmers and other landowners, who allow us access to the hills and fells, that the CSC sites are open to all visiting pilots. The Club does not currently operate a 'Members Only' policy on any of its sites.
In order to maintain this situation, it is vital for all pilots to stick to the site rules laid out in our sites guide.
Our annual Lakes Charity Classic is a celebration of free flying, which brings together pilots from across the country and beyond. It has raised substantial sums for local charities.
Join us
You don't have to be a member of the CSC to fly in our area, but we welcome members from all parts of UK and abroad and we appreciate your support.
So please join our Club and support flying in the area. The Club's annual fees are very low and the flying is fantastic. If you wish to join the Cumbria Soaring Club just sign up and complete the online membership application form.
New Pilots
We want to help you make the transition from a student with a gleaming, new CP rating to flying in the Lakes and making your own decisions. During the flying season from April to October we run coaching days, generally on the 1st Saturday of the month - see the coaching pages for details.
Through coaching days, we'll introduce you to our sites and help you build confidence. This isn't training - it's the next step to becoming a competent pilot. We have two Telegram Groups.
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CSC Members Chat provides a platform for CSC members to chat and exchange information. It is a closed Group intended for CSC members only by invitation.
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Cumbria Flight Plans & Site Conditions has been set up to allow pilots to share information relevant to flying on the day. It is also a place to share information on NOTAMs and information on military low flying activities. This Group is open to non-CSC members by invitation. If you would like to join these groups, contact the CSC Membership Secretary.
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CSC 'Red Tails' Chat - a group for newer and less experienced pilots