# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Glider Aerobatic Championship 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the prestigious 2026 National Glider Aerobatic Championship. Open to aerobatic pilots of all levels. Hosted by the amazing Buckminster Gliding Club. 

Never competed before? Anyone who has basic aerobatic privileges on their SPL can take part, and we love to welcome new pilots. British Team members will help guide you through your first competition. 

Location: Saltby Airfield (Buckminster Gliding Club)
Dates: 31st July to 2nd August 2026
Entry Deadline: 24th July 2026
Chief Judge: Andy Cunningham
Airfield Contact: Buckminster Gliding Club (01476 860385)

Levels:
Club - £25.00
Sports - £50.00
Intermediate - £50.00 
Advanced - £50.00

Registration: 08:30 Friday
Briefing: 09:00 Daily


Known sequences: https://www.aerobatics.org.uk/sequences

Note also that Sunday is a weather contingency day.

Saltby airfield run by Buckminster Gliding Club and is strictly PPR. Frequency: 129.965 MHz
See http://www.buckminstergc.co.uk/visitors/ for joining instructions.

All competing pilots will require a valid SPL with the minimum Basic aerobatic priviliges, and a current British Aerobatics Flight Evaluation at the level they wish to compete at. 

More details on the Flight Evaluation process can be found here: https://www.aerobatics.org.uk/contest/pilot-proficiency

Please contact gliders@aerobatics.org.uk for any questions regarding this event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grantham/national-glider-aerobatic-championship/200030216726333
- **Event Categories**: sports, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grantham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Saltby Airfield
- **lat**: 52.83032200695
- **long**: -0.70037285304871
- **full address**: Saltby Airfield, Buckminster Gliding Club, Grantham, NG33 5, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: National Glider Aerobatic Championship
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is National Glider Aerobatic Championship  being held?
  - **A:** National Glider Aerobatic Championship  takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Saltby Airfield, Buckminster Gliding Club, Grantham, NG33 5, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing National Glider Aerobatic Championship ?
  - **A:** National Glider Aerobatic Championship  is organized by British Glider Aerobatic Team.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** National Glider Aerobatic Championship  is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grantham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If National Glider Aerobatic Championship  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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