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== Introductory Information ==
===Mailing Lists===
'''CGC:''' [http://traka.me.uk/mailman/listinfo/cgc-news_traka.me.uk Join this here.] This is the the Cambridge Gliding Centre (CGC) mailing list for airfield alerts (like for when flying is cancelled), and is really important that you join.
'''Facebook:''' [https://www.facebook.com/groups/cugc.members/ Join the closed group here] and [https://www.facebook.com/CambridgeUniversityGlidingClub/ like our public Facebook page.]
===Your Flying Account===
This is where you can see your account balance and a log of your completed flights. [http://members.camgliding.uk/signin.aspx?ReturnUrl=%252fmembersonly%252faccount.aspx View your account here.] Your password is your postcode by default, and use your membership number which will have been sent my email. You must make sure that your account is in credit at all times for us to stay in good standing with CGC. Top up instructions are on the right hand side. Make sure you top up your flying account before you go flying, not after. In a typical day, you might have 3 winch launches or 1 longer flight - this will be around £30.
===Going Flying=== If you haven't done any flying before, you'll need to book training slots with an instructor in the two- Money seater gliders. See the section below for more information on how to do this. You'll tend to go out to the airfield for either a half or full day, and you'll share your instructor with one other person. You'll need to get transport out to the airfield When you're not flying acct (, you'll be helping out on the ground to get other people in the air. There's plenty to do, and people will be happy to show you how to)do things the first time you're there, just ask! Make sure you're willing to help: those who help out more are likely to get more flying!- Sign up to mailing list- More information on booking below
- See here for how to organise transport (and then book the correct days)
- How we operate half days, helping each other out when we're not flying.