Gliding Trial Lesson (Warwickshire)

The first flight is known as a "Trial Lesson” and it provides an excellent opportunity to sample the delights of gliding or flying.  Your flight is taken with a fully qualified BGA instructor, in a dual controlled self launching glider. 

Trial Lessons are normally booked in advance, especially during the 'peak season' - May to October. 

Your flight will normally last for around 20-25 minutes depending on weather conditions at the time. 

Your experience will last approx. 1 hour in total.

Based in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire.

On arrival, you will be asked to read the Safety and Medical Information Sheet then to complete a temporary membership form. Your Experience begins with a ground briefing from your instructor, giving explanations on the glider and any safey information, after which you will start up the engine and get ready for your launch. 

You can choose at the time of your flight whether you wish to switch the engine off and glide silently back down to the ground, or keep it running and go and visit the local area - it's up to you!

As well as savouring the view and experience, the instructor will demonstrate how the controls fly the aircraft and encourage the new pilot to take over and enjoy all the fun and freedom of flying. As the aircraft descends, the instructor will again take command and gently bring you back in to land.

Trial Lessons are normally booked in advance, especially during the 'peak season' - May to October.

This voucher is valid for 12 months.

Restrictions:

• Maximum Weight is 15.5 stone.
• Maximum Height is 6ft 2".
• Minimum Age is 14 years. (Parental consent is required for anyone under 18)
• General good health will also be required.

Whilst you are gliding with us, you are part of the flight crew and therefore aviation regulations apply. This means that you must have not drunk alcohol before flying and also not be suffering from the previous evening!

Weather Restrictions: Please note gliding is a weather dependant sport, and we cannot fly in certain weather conditions, such as:  low cloud, strong winds, persistant rain, fog/mist.  We ask that you call on the day of your flight to check that the weather conditions are suitable for your experience before you leave home. We want you to get the best out of your experience, and if we feel the conditions will be detrimental to your enjoyment, or are outside of Safety guidelines, we will not fly.  If you are unable to fly on your booked slot, we will re-schedule for the next available day.

Dress Requirements: Please ensure you wear casual, comfortable clothing with flat shoes. No skirts. Sunglasses will also be useful.

Availability: Available 7 days a week, all year round. (Weather Dependent)

Spectators: Spectators & dogs (on a lead) are welcome. Complimentary tea/coffee will be offered to spectators. Please also wear flat shoes. Other activities take place on site, therefore all visitors must adhere to all instructions given by staff members. Airfields are exposed places; often colder than you might expect, so be prepared to add an extra layer!

Your flight will normally last for around 20-25 minutes depending on weather conditions at the time. 

Your experience will last approx. 1 hour in total.