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Experience flying

Flying has been one of the greatest fascinations of many a men (and quite a few women) throughout history. Several attempts to fly had been made for nearly a hundred years before the Wright Brothers made their first successful flight in 1903. What started as an experiment to rise above the ground and float in the air, has since then evolved into today's huge 'aviation' industry.

There are still many people all over the world, who have never experienced flying. For them and even for those who have flown earlier as travellers, the very thought of flying generates excitement. People of all ages, religions, communities and occupations are fascinated with flying. It is perhaps more fascinating than any other activity that you can do on the surface of earth, probably because it is the only thing that you can do by rising above the surface.

The experience of flying in a glider is a source of great pleasure, of serenity and of peace. It provides excitement and thrill. Gliding is about flying in harmony with nature. Being where birds usually be, even for a short while, is an experience second to none.

Come and taste the spirit of flying. A short flight lasting only a few minutes in air are equivalent to several hours on the ground.

Gliding Centre Pune
This website provides information about gliding as a recreational activity and as an exciting aero-sport. It also provides information about the GCP [Gliding Centre at Pune]. GCP is India's oldest centre and till date the most active hub for gliding in the country. This website is created under the 'Skywards' initiative run by a group of glider pilots who fly at GCP. The aim of the 'Skywards' initiative is to popularise gliding in India with a hope that more and more people will take up the sport and it will eventually lead to better gliding facilities and setting up of more centres across India. You are welcome to explore the website and welcome to experience gliding at GCP. If you have been fascinated about flying, there is a section on 'Learning to Fly', written specifically for you. Most of the content of this website is introductory and written for those who are new to gliding. If you are already into gliding, we look forward to seeing you at GCP and also to receiving your suggestions and comments on the website and its contents.




Skywards initiative