Trial Flights
Experience the world of gliding
Ever wondered what it feels like to soar silently through the sky? Our Trial Gliding Flights are the perfect way to experience the beauty of unpowered flight. Whether you’re looking for a unique adventure, a special gift, or considering taking up gliding as a hobby, a Trial Flight offers you a hands-on introduction to the world of gliding with a BGA qualified instructor or trial flight pilot.
Flight options
All trial flights are by aerotow, which is a tow behind a powered aircraft to a specified height.
The 2000ft launch is perfect for a taste of gliding. It provides time to experience basic glider control, or to enjoy the views.
The 3000ft launch gives a longer flight which increases the chance of finding thermals
The Mile High flight will almost always give a half hour flight even without any thermals and it allows plenty of time to settle into the flight.
Prices
Aerotow to 2000 ft £124
Aerotow to 3000 ft £170
Aerotow to “1 Mile High” (4600ft above airfield) £230
All of these include 90 days full club membership, enabling the recipient to fly at club member rates, either by winch or aerotow launch.
The vouchers are valid for 24 months from the date of issue. They are purchased through this website and paid for on line using PayPal or a card. They make ideal gifts.
What do you get?
After a pre-flight briefing, you will be towed up to the designated height by the towplane. Weather conditions will dictate how long the flight lasts, but if we can extend it using thermals we will do so.
What happens on the flight?
Your instructor will explain to you what is happening on the flight and you will have time to enjoy the views and see how a glider is flown. We encourage visitors to learn how to control the glider after demonstrations by the instructor.
Trial Flight Briefing.
Ever wondered what it feels like to soar silently through the sky? Our Trial Gliding Flights are the perfect way to experience the beauty of unpowered flight. Whether you’re looking for a unique adventure, a special gift, or considering taking up gliding as a hobby, a Trial Flight offers you a hands-on introduction to the world of gliding with a BGA qualified instructor or trial flight pilot.
Flight options
All trial flights are by aerotow, which is a tow behind a powered aircraft to a specified height.
The 2000ft launch is perfect for a taste of gliding. It provides time to experience basic glider control, or to enjoy the views.
The 3000ft launch gives a longer flight which increases the chance of finding thermals
The Mile High flight will almost always give a half hour flight even without any thermals and it allows plenty of time to settle into the flight.
Prices
Aerotow to 2000 ft £124
Aerotow to 3000 ft £170
Aerotow to “1 Mile High” (4600ft above airfield) £230
All of these include 90 days full club membership, enabling the recipient to fly at club member rates, either by winch or aerotow launch.
The vouchers are valid for 24 months from the date of issue. They are purchased through this website and paid for on line using PayPal or a card. They make ideal gifts.
What do you get?
After a pre-flight briefing, you will be towed up to the designated height by the towplane. Weather conditions will dictate how long the flight lasts, but if we can extend it using thermals we will do so.
What happens on the flight?
Your instructor will explain to you what is happening on the flight and you will have time to enjoy the views and see how a glider is flown. We encourage visitors to learn how to control the glider after demonstrations by the instructor.
Trial Flight Briefing.
Availability
Flights are available any weekend or Bank Holiday. All visitors, both those with or without a voucher, wishing to take a flight please contact the Trial Flights organiser for a flight booking.
Details on the contacts page.
When can I fly?
Flying is available every weekend and bank holiday throughout the year.
Weight limits
To ensure we are able to fly you within the loading limits of the glider there are weight limits in the club two seaters.
Minimum weight 98lbs (7 stone/44.5Kg)
Maximum weight 224lbs (16 stone/102Kg)
If you are over 15 stone you should contact the club beforehand to check availability of instructors.
Age limits
The minimum age is 14 but there is no upper age limit.
Voucher purchase and flight bookings
If you would like to buy a voucher please click here.
If you have purchased a voucher and would like to book, or need further information please contact Trial Flights Bookings by email.
