Aero Club

Aero Club Leszczyński – Here you want to fly!

Aero Club Leszczynski in Leszno, operating on the biggest European airfield is one of the most convenient places for gliding in the world.

Leszno is the only town which has hosted the World Gliding Championships three times (1958, 1968, 2003). Open space on three sides at the 101-hectare grass airfield and the nearby sprawling fields make gliding safe and comfortable.

Enthusiasts of flying will find well-qualified staff and excellent equipment here. Other assets of the airfield in Leszno are favourable weather conditions, location making it possible to fly long distances within the borders of Poland and many areas suitable for accidental landings. In near surrounding of the airfield, you will find also hotels and restaurants.

The airfield has an attractive recreational offer. You needn’t be a pilot to admire the views from up above. Anybody can enjoy flying in the glider. The Leszno airfield is the only one in Europe where there are night gliding flights. Enthusiasts of extreme experiences will find many possibilities of spending their free time here.

The airfield has several types of gliders, airplanes and hot air balloons. Every year the airfield operator – Lotnisko Leszno, Tourist Organization Leszno – Region, and the Aeroklub Leszczyński jointly organize a Antidotum Air Show gathering hundreds of air sports fans.

Welcome to the pilot school

The Aeroklub Leszczyński flying & gliding school has existed for over 50 years and thousands of Polish and foreign pilots have gained or raised their qualifications during courses, training camps and training sessions here.

Many outstanding pilots have polished their skills here: Adam Witek – the first World Gliding Champion in Poland Adela Dankowska – the most outstanding Leszno gliding pilot (15 world records, 41 Polish records, Lilienhtal Medal) Pelagia Majewska – the patron of the Leszno airfield (17 world records, 21 Polish records, Lilienthal Medal)

In the Aeroklub Leszczyński you can gain:

• • private flying licence
  • glider pilot licence
  • advanced training up do diamonds for golden badges in gliding

The school has a safe airfield, training facilities, experienced lecturers and instructors.