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Soaring the Lincolnshire Coast since 1966 🦅
📍Strubby South Airfield
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14/09/2026

Today, we’re highlighting one of the most distinguished aircraft in our fleet: the Grob G103 Twin II Acro [G-DEXA].

Built in 1984, G-DEXA began her career as a Viking TX.1 glider [ZE534], serving for over two decades across the UK with the RAF Air Cadets and the Central Gliding School to train generations of young aviators. In 2008, she transitioned to civilian life on the British register and spent many years forming the backbone of training at the Trent Valley Gliding Club.

Following the unfortunate closure of Trent Valley earlier this year, we were honored to acquire G-DEXA and bring her home to Strubby South Airfield. Today, she continues her long-standing legacy of flight instruction right here with the Lincolnshire Gliding Club, helping our student pilots master winch launches and progress toward their solo wings.

From Air Cadet training to civilian soaring, she remains an essential asset to our local flying community. Have you logged a flight in G-DEXA yet? Get in touch to book your air experience flight with us at Strubby South Airfield!

British Gliding Association

02/09/2026

On Sunday, student pilot Jack "Sandman" Warsop-Hook achieved another key training milestone at Strubby South Airfield, completing a dedicated training session in the Alexander Schleicher ASK 13 [G-CKJL] alongside Chief Flying Instructor Richard "Dick" Skerry.

The session focused on the precision and control required for mastering winch launches and takeoffs. Refining techniques during the initial launch phase is a vital part of our syllabus, ensuring our students build the confidence, spatial awareness, and flight safety skills needed as they progress toward solo flight.

We’re proud to support Jack as he continues to build his skills and advance through his training. If you're ready to begin your own piloting journey at Strubby South Airfield, please get in touch!

British Gliding Association

01/09/2026

Over summer, our airfield was buzzing with activity as licensed and student pilots alike took to the skies above the Lincolnshire countryside! With the summer season now behind us, we’re looking back on an incredible few months of non-stop flying, milestone achievements, and fantastic soaring conditions at Strubby South Airfield.

Our fleet and dedicated team kept the winch busy all season long. Here’s how the numbers stacked up:

Alexander Schleicher ASK 13 [G-CKJL]: 201 launches | 31h 41min

Grob G103 Twin II Acro [G-DEXA]: 111 launches | 27h 21min

Alexander Schleicher Ka 6 CR [G-DFKX]: 14 launches | 6h 47min

Private Fleet: 47 launches | 23h 01min

Together, that brings our summer total to 373 launches and over 88 hours of flight time! From fundamental student training and airframe conversions to private owners chasing thermal lift, it’s been a season defined by steady progress, excellent airmanship, and a shared passion for soaring.

A huge thank you to our instructors, winch drivers, and ground crew whose hard work kept our operations running safely and smoothly every week.

Ready to log your own flight time with us as we head into the new season? Get in touch to begin your piloting journey at Strubby South Airfield!

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10/08/2026

On Friday, student pilot Jack "Sandman" Warsop-Hook achieved a key training milestone at Strubby South Airfield, flying the Alexander Schleicher ASK 13 [G-CKJL] alongside Chief Flying Instructor Richard "Dick" Skerry.

The session focused on introducing fundamental stall training. Jack worked on recognising the early symptoms of an impending stall and practiced handling various stall scenarios, including stall entries with one wing down. Developing airmanship around stall identification and recovery is an essential element of our syllabus, building the confidence and critical flight safety skills required as our students progress toward solo flight.

We’re proud to support our students as they master these key flight maneuvers. If you're ready to begin your own piloting journey at Strubby South Airfield, please get in touch!

British Gliding Association

20/06/2026

Ditch the socks this Father's Day! Give Dad a memory he'll actually talk about

Treat him to a Lincolnshire Gliding Club experience flight voucher for just £75

Perfect for complete beginners, vouchers are delivered instantly by email, and can be used any time over the next year

Take off from RAF Strubby near Alford, Lincolnshire, and enjoy an unforgettable first glider flight over the local countryside

Buy your voucher online today:
www.lincsgliding.org.uk

08/06/2026

On Friday, student pilot Niall Brady reached an exciting training milestone at Strubby South Airfield, completing his first full flights in the Grob G103 Twin II Acro [G-DEXA].

Flying alongside instructor Richard Walker, Niall managed the entire sortie from takeoff to landing, while also gaining valuable experience utilizing thermal lift. Having primarily trained in our Alexander Schleicher ASK 13 [G-CKJL], transitioning to the advanced capabilities of the Grob G103 allowed Niall to adapt his skills to a different airframe and develop a deeper understanding of varying aircraft handling characteristics.

We’re proud to offer our students a versatile fleet that supports their progression from fundamental training to advanced soaring. If you're ready to begin your own piloting journey at Strubby South Airfield, please get in touch!

We'd like to give a special thanks to Sam Wilson for his continued support and for capturing these fantastic photographs of our operations.

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03/06/2026

On Sunday, student pilot Brian Logan was at Strubby South Airfield for a productive series of training flights in the Alexander Schleicher ASK 13 [G-CKJL], alongside Chief Flying Instructor Richard "Dick" Skerry.

The session focused on the precision and technical mastery required for perfecting smooth winch launches, as well as mastering approach circuits and landings. Dedicating time to these fundamental flight procedures is a core part of our training syllabus, ensuring our students build the confidence and safety standards required to progress toward solo flight.

We're proud of the steady progress our students demonstrate every week. If you're ready to begin your own pilot training at Strubby South Airfield, please get in touch!

We'd like to give a special thanks to local photographer Sam Wilson for his continued support and for capturing these fantastic photographs of our operations.

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02/06/2026

On Saturday, the Lincolnshire Gliding Club was proud to support a special charity flight at Strubby South Airfield in the Grob G103 Twin II Acro [G-DEXA].

Club chairman Patrick "Pat" Fowler piloted a flight for Diana Wilkinson, a nurse with the Paget’s Association, who successfully raised over £1,000 for the charity. This marks a wonderful milestone for our local operations, as Diana is the first visitor to utilise a glider flight experience at the club to raise funds for a vital health cause.

We're delighted to see our aircraft and facilities contributing to such a meaningful achievement. If you're ready to experience flight training or wish to learn more about our club community, please get in touch!

Gliding Paget's Association

30/05/2026

Hits Radio Lincolnshire visited the club on Thursday to speak to our visitors taking advantage of our discounted flights for Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival

A great day was had by all!

Gliding experience flights are available all year. No experience necessary. They make perfect gifts!

http://www.lincsgliding.org.uk

24/05/2026

Last chance for discounted flights in May!

There's only one Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival flying day left, and we have just 8 places remaining.

Join us at Lincolnshire Gliding Club, RAF Strubby near Alford, for a reduced-rate gliding experience and see Lincolnshire from a completely different perspective.

📅 Thursday 28 May
💷 £50 per person
✈️ Only 8 spaces left
✅ No experience needed
🌐 Book online: https://cal.com/lincsgliding/wolds-outdoor-festival

Once these places are gone, the festival discount is gone too

Address

Strubby Airfield
Mablethorpe
LN130DD

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

07576 528930

Website

http://www.lincsgliding.org.uk/

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