Trial Lessons   One Day Courses   Groups

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Trial lessons

• If you would like to find out what flying a glider is like, come along for a first lesson in a two seater glider with one of our qualified BGA instructors. No prebooking is required. Aerotow trial lessons and one day courses include 30 days free club full membership
  
  
• After a pre-flight briefing, depending on what type of launch you have chosen, you will be launched either by a ground based winch to around 1000 feet or towed up to 2000 or 4000 feet by a powered tug aircraft
  
  
• After the launch you will then have time to enjoy the views and take the opportunity to learn how to fly the glider. Your instructor will brief you on what to expect on the flight and give you demonstrations of how to control the glider. You can then practise flying it yourself if you wish
  
  
• Vouchers are available for first lessons from aerotow, and for one day courses. Ideal as a gift, or for a special occasion. For more information on trial lessons, contact the secretary
  
  
• Flying is available every weekend and bank holiday throughout the year
  
  
• We accept valid trial lesson vouchers issued by the British Gliding Association, but not their one day course vouchers
  
  
• To ensure we are able to fly you within the loading limits of the glider there are weight limits in the club two seaters. You must weigh between a minimum of 98lbs / 7 stone / 44.5Kg and a maximum of 224lbs / 16 stone / 102Kg. If you are over 15 stone you should contact the club beforehand to check availability of instructors. The minimum age is 14 years old but there is no maximum age.
  
  
• Important advice regarding car insurance. Most policies exclude liability when airside on an airfield. Your insurance company may consider the whole site to be airside.
  

Group flights for 10 or more visitors

• You can bring a group of 10 or more for an day, afternoon or an evening in the summer and enjoy a winch launch for only £28.
  
  
• Aerotows to 2000 feet for £56 are available at the group rate during the day
  
  
• All group sessions are weekdays only
  
  
• Further details on this page
  

Questions about trial lessons? FAQ



One Day Courses

• The course is designed for people who have an interest in gliding and want the best opportunity to experience gliding and to learn some of the basic principles of flying
  
  
• The day will be devoted to your flying needs, giving you some basic information and instructional flying in our two seater gliders. You will handle the aircraft in the air and start the learning process of how to use the elements around you, putting into practice some of the basic information you will have been given. Whilst others are flying you will become part of the essential ground team helping others to fly
  
  
• Our friendly club members will encourage you to participate in all the activities and help you with any questions you might have
  
  
• The course offers 3 aerotows or 6 winch launches or a combination, together with 1 month temporary full membership, and a pilot's logbook
  
  
• You can then come along any weekend for the following month as a full member and take advantage of the favourable flying rates for full members
  
  
• Course dates 2010 (amended 22/2/10)
  Saturday April 17th
  Sunday April 25th
  Sunday May 2nd
  Saturday May 22nd
  Saturday June 12th
  Sunday July 4th
  Saturday August 14th
  Sunday September 5th
  
  
• Cost £175
  
  
• Contact Mike Tobin