Take on our gliding lesson and experience the total tranquillity of soaring and circling on the thermals, drifting silently on the wind in a dual control glider. After a short briefing from your British Gliding Association instructor, it's time to take to the skies for an unforgettable flight. You'll take the controls during your flight, and if you get hooked, this first lesson counts towards a Glider Pilot's certificate.

What's included :

Gliding Lesson Discovery
One-to-one training from a BGA licensed instructor
Introduction to gliding, safety and controls
One flight of 15 to 30 minutes (according to weather conditions) towed aloft by a tug aircraft.
Experience gift pack including smart wallet, personalised voucher and message card
PA cover to a value of £50,000 plus cancellation indemnity

Gliding Lesson Explorer
As Discovery course but:
The Explorer package includes a voucher which can be used for a one day gliding course (2-3 aerotows, according to location).

What happens on the day
When you arrive, you will be asked to complete a membership application form (under 18s will require parental consent on this form). Generally you will asked to hand in the voucher on the day, so remember to take this with you as it is your form of payment for your lesson. You will then be briefed by your instructor before the flight
Most gliding clubs are owned and run by their members. Your introduction to gliding will often include helping out with various tasks associated with gliding – keeping the log, preparing to launch gliders etc, whilst awaiting your turn to fly. Gliding is very much a team effort and this is why it is such a sociable sport.

Need to know
Minimum age 12 (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)
Maximum height 6’4” (193cm)
Maximum weight 16 stone (102kg)
You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft
The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to venue

Locations

Bedfordshire - Sandy
Berkshire - Hungerford
Buckinghamshire - Marlow
Devon - Nr Barnstaple
Essex - Colchester
Isle of Wight - Bembridge (D)
Kent - Challock
Leicestershire - Lutterworth
Lincolnshire - Grantham
Oxfordshire - Banbury
Staffordshire - Burton on Trent
Wales - Powys
Warwickshire - Bidford on Avon
Yorkshire - Rufforth
(D) Discovery only

Please note all locations are correct at current time but may change or be withdrawn for reasons beyond our control.