Introductory Flights
Our introductory gliding lesson is a brilliant experience and is ideal for almost anyone. It makes a great gift – something a little out of the ordinary. Age is no barrier; we have flown visitors from their early teens to 101 years old.
Buy an introductory flight online
Your gliding experience will start with a briefing by one of our fully qualified gliding instructors who will explain all of the safety aspects of your flight and also introduce you to the aircraft and make sure you comfortable. The glider will then be towed behind a light aeroplane to a height of 2000 feet above the airfield from where you really can get a bird's eye view of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
During the flight you will be invited to take the glider controls or you can simply sit back and enjoy the ride while the instructor flies. If you like you can record the flight on your camera.
The flight will generally last about 15 minutes but can be longer if the weather conditions permit.
We can also offer flights to 3000 feet above the airfield lasting approximately 20 minutes and a mile high experience to 5300 feet above sea level (4700 feet above the airfield) , lasting about 30 min.
We also run popular summer evening gliding for groups. Read more here.
How to arrange an introductory flight
When you buy an introductory flight from us you will receive a voucher that you can give to the recipient. We send this out by first class post, usually within one working day. The person taking the glider flight can then contact our office to book their lesson at a time convenient to themselves. The voucher is valid for twelve months from purchase and is non-refundable or transferable to another club. It entitles you to one flight on either a Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting. Full instructions for booking will be supplied with your voucher.