We have one 5-Day Gliding Courses available this year.
 
The dates for this voucher are:
Monday 30th June  – Friday 4thJuly 2025
 
The course will run from Monday morning to Friday afternoon and course students will enjoy at least 20 winch launched flights or 8 flying hours if we have good soaring conditions. 
 
Each course is designed for a maximum of 4 students and utilising two fully qualified instructors and gliders. 
 
You will be launched by winch in a two-seater dual control glider with a qualified instructor 
The package also includes your first pilot’s log book and a student pilot manual as part of the bundle. 
 
With good weather, it should be possible to make excellent progress towards your first solo flight in a glider and you will also get involved in all the ground support activities needed to get your fellow students into the air. 
 
 
Important Booking Restrictions
 
AGE
Normal minimum age is 14. There is no upper age limit but please be aware that the participant will need sufficient mobility to climb into and out of a glider.
 
SIZE

Pilot Minimum Weight
50kg (110lbs or 7 Stone 12lbs)
Pilot Maximum Weight 
100kg (220lbs or 15 Stone 10lbs)
Please Note: Pilot height restrictions are for your safety (in order to reach the controls and close the canopy)
 
Pilot Minimum Height
1.5m (4' 9")
Pilot Maximum Height
1.9m (6' 2") 

Physical Restrictions​/Health
Pilots must be physically able to get in and out of a glider (similar to getting in/out of a bath)
Pilots must be medically fit to fly (if pregnant, please consult your GP.)
 
 
ALCOHOL
We cannot fly anybody who is under the influence of alcohol. The permissible levels for flying are much more stringent than for driving a car. You will be asked to sign a declaration that you have not drunk alcohol within 8 hours of your flight and have not ‘binged’ in the previous 24 hours.
 
Please Note: The courses will only operate subject to sufficient bookings
 
Cancellations only accepted within 14 days of booking