Gliding Lesson Discovery

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.   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 box 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 14 depending on location under 18s need parentalguardian consent You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft Maximum height 61 64 186cms 193cms depending on location Maximum weight 15 16 stones 95kgs 102kgs depending on location 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on Avon Yorkshire Rufforth D Discovery only Please note all locations are correct at current time but may change or be withdrawn for reasons beyond our control.