Darlton Gliding Club

The Dukeries club had been based at Gamston but when they lost the use of this site they were able to acquire the land at Darlton.

Subsequently, the Newark and Notts club lost the use of their airfield at Winthorpe when the adjoining showground did not renew the lease.

Initially there were no facilities on site – gliders were rigged and derigged each day – so the priority was to erect a hangar.

Club members have since erected a second hangar and the original portacabin has been replaced with a new clubhouse which was officially opened in April 2011.

Most launches take place using a winch however, in late 2014, some members of the club collectively acquired a Eurofox, allowing the ability to Aerotow.