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 happens on the day

When you arrive, you will be asked to complete a membership application form (under 18’s 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 18’s need parental/guardian consent)
• Maximum height 6’4” (193cms)
• Maximum weight 16 stone (102kgs)
• 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
• East Sussex - Lewes
• Essex - Colchester
• Isle of Wight - Bembridge (D)
• Leicestershire - Lutterworth
• Lincolnshire - Grantham
• Oxfordshire - Banbury
• Staffordshire - Burton on Trent
• Wales - Denbigh, Powys
• Warwickshire - Bidford on Avon
• Yorkshire - Rufforth

(D) Discovery only