Bath Wilts & N Dorset Gliding Club

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Trial lessons


Before turning up at the club please check the status of the Pawnee tow plane on the news page

All One Day Courses and Trial Lessons held at last year's price  

Courses and trial lessons can be taken anytime in the following twelve months.

  • Trial Lessons and One Day Course information is here

  • Vouchers are available to purchase online

  • Visitors are always welcome at the club. No prebooking is needed for flights

  • Trial lessons and one day courses are an ideal way to try gliding

  • Vouchers are available as a perfect gift. These are a great idea as a present. Give someone the experience of a lifetime, that they can take on any weekend of their choice within the next twelve months

  • Call in at the airfield any weekend and watch the aircraft

  • Winch launch trial lessons available on the day, but not by voucher

For more details about purchasing a voucher have a look at the Trial Lesson page or contact the secretary


Town displays
Come along to Shaftesbury Gold Hill Fair on
Sunday July 5th and have a look at a full sized glider


Trial flight vouchers and One day courses

Apply by post or online


Bring a group of 10 +
Whole days, half days and evenings available. groups of 10 or more are only £26 for a winch launch.
Aerotows are available during the day.

Full details here


Power pilots
Convert to long wings and enjoy the pleasure of soaring. Almost half our solo pilots also fly powered aircraft.
Contact the CFI for information




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