Trial Lessons
At
Cotswold Gliding Club we can offer you this exhilarating opportunity. Once
airborne you can savour this unique perspective on the Cotswolds whilst experiencing
the thrill and excitement of soaring through the air.
“I didn’t even know what a glider was before I went on a Trial Lesson – it was an experience like nothing I have done before – absolutely fantastic!”
Trial Lesson experience flights offer:
- A memorable experience for either yourself or as a gift to someone special.
- A flight in one of the most beautiful parts of England
- A chance to experience the thrill and exhilaration of gliding
- One of the best gliding facilities in the country
- Friendly Qualified Instructors – there to make your day as enjoyable as possible
What is a Trial Lesson?
A trial lesson is the first introduction that anyone wishing to experience the sport of gliding will undertake. You will be flown by a qualified instructor from our airfield at Aston Down in one of our two seat gliders.
A Trial Lesson gives you:
- One of the most cost effective ways of getting into the air.
- A comfortable glider cockpit with fantastic uninterrupted views.
- The silence and serenity of soaring glider flight.
- Beautiful scenery – a never to be missed photographic experience.
- The opportunity to learn the basics of flying an aircraft.
- A professional and safe tuition environment.
We offer two main types of trial lesson:
Standard Trial Lesson
£35
The standard trial lesson gets you in the air and lets you experience a gliding flight. When you arrive your instructor will brief you on the flight and glider. Then you will be taken on a trip that will introduce you to the sheer excitement and exhilaration of the sport. A flight typically lasts up to around 10 minutes (can be longer if the weather permits). You have the option on the day for additional flights that you can purchase (Subject to activities on the day).
During the summer trial lessons are available on weekday evenings for £30. We also offer reduced rates for group bookings. Details are on our prices page. To book please contact our office.
Extended Trial Lesson
£80
For the extended trial lesson you will experience a much longer glider flight than the standard trial lesson and you will enjoy much more of the Cotswold scenery, with the River Severn winding its way to the Bristol Channel. The flight typically lasts around 30 minutes making the experience that little bit more special.