Black Mountains Gliding Club

Talgarth
A red two-seat glider flying above a grassy airfield with the Black Mountains behind.
View from the rear seat of a glider, with the front-seat occupant, fields and clouds ahead.
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A red two-seat glider flying above a grassy airfield with the Black Mountains behind.
View from the rear seat of a glider, with the front-seat occupant, fields and clouds ahead.
A smiling person giving a thumbs-up while strapped into a yellow glider with its canopy open.
A white glider with a red nose carrying two people in flight above trees and fields.
Aerial view of mountain ridges and steep valleys beneath scattered clouds in Bannau Brycheiniog.

Welcome to Black Mountains Gliding Club

Black Mountains Gliding Club – experience flights and training from Talgarth Airfield

Set 970 feet above sea level at Talgarth Airfield, Black Mountains Gliding Club is a small, active club in a spectacular setting beneath the Black Mountains in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. It is one of the few places in the UK where visitors can experience true mountain soaring.

First-time flyers can take a gliding experience flight with a qualified pilot. After a briefing, the dual-control glider is aerotowed to rising air before being released to soar, with wide views across the Black Mountains, Hay Bluff, Llangorse and the Central Beacons. Gift e-vouchers are available, and existing voucher holders can book their flight date and time online.

The club also offers routes into learning to glide, from introductory multi-flight experiences to training for beginners, members and visiting pilots. Its qualified instructors can help new pilots develop their skills towards solo flying, while experienced pilots can make the most of ridge, wave and cross-country flying with few airspace restrictions.

Because gliding depends on weather, aircraft serviceability and volunteer operations, visitors should check current flying days and availability before travelling. The office is not staffed, so general enquiries are best sent through the contact form on the club’s official website.

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The Airfield, Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0EJ

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Amenities

  1. On-line Booking
  1. On-Site Parking

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How to book

Buy a gliding experience e-voucher or, if you already have one, book your flight date and time online. Flying is weather dependent, so check current availability before travelling. For general enquiries, use the club’s contact form.

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