Introduction to gliding, safety and controls One-to-one training from a BGA licensed instructor One Aerotow flight of 15 - 30 minutes or two Winch launch flight of 7-10 minutes each (according to weather conditions) Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card

Flying Experience Days
Flying Lessons
Aerotow or Two Winch Launch Glider Flight

Aerotow or Two Winch Launch Glider Flight

4.8

£105

About this experience

Gliders are the ultimate way to fly without an engine. You will 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, you’ll be able to climb aboard your glider for an Aerotow or Two Winch launches and begin your unforgettable flight. You'll take the controls during your flight, under expert instruction and if you get hooked, this first lesson counts towards a Glider Pilot's certificate.

SKU: PGLIDA

For 1
participant
12 Months
Validity
Flexible
Booking
Easy
Exchanges
Instant
Delivery

What's Included

Introduction to gliding, safety and controls
One-to-one training from a BGA licensed instructor
One Aerotow flight of 15 - 30 minutes or two Winch launch flight of 7-10 minutes each (according to weather conditions)
Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card

What happens on the day?

You will be briefed by your instructor and then it’s out to the airfield. Your introduction to gliding will often include helping out with various tasks associated with gliding – keeping the log, preparing to launch gliders and such as you wait your turn to fly. Gliding is very much a team effort and this is why it is such a sociable sport. You will then be able to take your 15-30 minute Aerotow flight or your two Winch Launch Gilder flights of 7-10 minutes each (depending on location and subject to weather conditions). This silent and graceful way to fly is what many people do to enjoy seeing the world from a different point of view.

Location

6 Locations across the UK

Locations shown shouldn't be used for route planning

York, Yorkshire

Sandy, Bedfordshire

Dover, Kent
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Challock, Kent

Barnstaple, Devon

Participant guidelines

Minimum age: 12 (under 18’s need parental/guardian consent)
Minimum height: 5ft
Maximum height: 6ft 4in
Maximum weight: 15 stone
Participants should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft
Spectators are welcome to wait at the airfield while you take your flight
The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location

Availability

Dates and times vary dependant on your chosen location, some are open seven days a week and others just two, so please call your chosen centre to find out more.

We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

Please allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience.

Please also note that Cambridge Gliding Club are unable to accept new bookings until April 2022. Their 2022 dates will be released in March.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

£105