Learning to fly
Training
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
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 much reduced annual membership fee of £52 and
a reduced winch launch cost of just £3.25. 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
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