Flying and Gliding in the Heart of Devon
WHO CAN FLY ? Almost anyone. Medical standards are similar to the requirements for driving a car.
WOMEN ? Women make excellent pilots and generally seem to learn slightly faster than men.
AGE ? The minimum age for solo flying in the UK is 16. There is no maximum age . Your age will however impact on the rate at which you learn.
DISABLED ? We currently have no facilities, but we are hoping to have them in the future.
ARE THERE ANY SIZE OR WEIGHT LIMITS ? We regret to inform gliders are not designed to accommodate pilots weighing in excess of approximately 16 stones. Also anybody above 6ft 2 in will find it very difficult (but not impossible) to squeeze in.
HOW DO I GET AIRBORNE ? We have a powerful tug aircraft to launch gliders ( usually to 2000ft) WHAT WILL I GET FOR MY MONEY ? Trial lessons will include pre flight briefing, instruction in two seaters launched by the tug aircraft. The lesson will usually ( depending on lift ) last 15 o 20 minutes, longer sessions are possible by prior arrangement. Membership of the club for the day is included in the cost. Participants will gain hands on flying experience not long into their first flight and very soon their feelings towards and their aptitude for flying a glider are revealed. Few are un moved by the experience and most cannot resists repeating it.
GIFT VOUCHERS ONLY £59