Learning to fly

Learning to fly

Gliding training is organised under the supervision of the British Gliding Association (BGA). Almost anyone can learn to glide. You can start at any age. There is no top age limit and you can go solo as young as 16. There are weight restrictions on the club two seaters.
Instruction is available every weekend and Bank Holiday.
There is no charge for instruction as the instructors are all club members giving their time for free. The only cost on top of annual membership is the launch and soaring charge.
If you have never flown in a glider before and want to find out what flying one is like come along for a trial lesson in a two seater glider with a qualified instructor.

New Members
New members are always welcome. If you are interested in flying, come along and take a trial lesson or join the club. We would be pleased for you to just drop in on a flying day and see how we operate.

Bursary cadet scheme
From time to time places become available on the club bursary cadet scheme. This is a highly subsidised membership for those between the age of 14 and 18 who have a strong interest in flying and learning to soar in gliders. There is a minimal annual membership fee of £52 and a reduced winch launch cost of just £3.15. The only thing we ask is that you put in a regular attendance at the club to progress your flying training and help out with the other members at the launch point.