Trial lessons

The airfield is located in an idyllic setting, at the base of the Black Mountains, with panoramic views to the west.

During the 20-30 minute flight you will be invited to take the controls. Your instructor will help you understand how the controls work and you will be able to fly the glider yourself.

This is an excellent introduction to gliding.

A guide to our introductory gliding experiences...
choose from the following!

Trial Lesson
One aerotow flight with an instructor. You can expect to fly for a minimum of 25 minutes, sometimes much longer if conditions and glider demand permit.

Mini Course
This consists of 3 flights with an instructor plus ground briefings. You will normally be the only pupil so will benefit from one to one attention. This is the ideal introduction to gliding - an in depth experience with up to 2 hours flying time, possibly more in good conditions.

Mile High Flight
An aerotow to one mile above sea level (5280 feet) with an instructor. A flight time of at least 35 minutes. This is a premium flight and you will receive a certificate to show you have completed the flight.

Buy online!

A flight voucher will be sent to you, and you will receive a confirmation by email.

Current Prices

Trial Lesson	includes 28 days temporary membership voucher valid 12 months	£69
Mini Course	includes 28 days temporary membership voucher valid 12 months	£159
Mile High Flight	includes 28 days temporary membership voucher valid 12 months	£139

A flight voucher will be sent to you, and you will receive a confirmation by email.

Please note:

• If you want the Flight Voucher to be in another person's name, please email the club with the details after you have purchased online.
• If you want to buy more than one voucher, you will need to purchase these as separate transactions - there is no extra charge for this
• if you have a PayPal account which is linked either to the card you wish to use, or to the email address you are using for this order - you will need to Pay via your PayPal login

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A voucher will be sent to you within a few days. If the voucher is a gift, please include the name of recipient to enter on the gift voucher.

Booking your flight experience

Who can take a trial lesson

• Age - Very young children are unlikely to benefit from a flight but many 14 year olds are able to absorb the flight and have reached the physical size to manage the controls. We have active pilots aged 70-80 years old and so, provided the person is not too frail, age is no real barrier. Children under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian to approve the flight.

• Size - A maximum weight of 16 stone is a safety limitation, and people over 6ft 4 inches will not fit in the cockpit.

• Fitness - Flying is not physically demanding. You should be able to get in and out of the cockpit and be able to sign a medical declaration. If you are under medication you may need to ask your GP for advice. You should not fly if you have a cold.

On the day

Allow plenty of time, we want you to enjoy the whole experience and soak up the airfield atmosphere.

If the weather is suitable bring a packed lunch Soft drinks and snacks are on sale in the clubhouse which also offers tea and coffee making facilities.

Friends and family are welcome, children and pets must be under close supervision, airfields are potentially dangerous. Always follow the advice of the club officials.

You will be asked to sign a temporary membership form. You automatically become a member for 28 days and this entitles you to further flights at club rates during this period.

You will receive a detailed briefing before the flight.

After the flight

If you wish we will provide a certificate for you to keep.

Follow on training

After that you can join the club as a permanent member. We are able to provide long training flights far more often than any other club in the UK which makes us an ideal place to learn the handling of the controls.