Why not organise a Friday evening of fun for friends, colleagues, family or workmates at the Darlton Gliding Club. Experience the thrill of a winch launch and the exhilaration of then silently gliding through the air like a bird — perhaps even with the company of a soaring bird of prey! Look down on the Nottinghamshire countryside from 1000+ feet on a summer evening, and spot the landmarks in adjoining counties. Take the opportunity to fly and control the glider under the direction of a qualified British Gliding Association (BGA) instructor should you wish.

The club can provide a Group Flying Experience for prearranged parties on Friday evenings. Group flying normally starts from 6:00 p.m. but it is possible to start earlier.

For each member of your party the flight will consist of a winch launch followed by soaring time in the air. The winch accelerates the glider to around 60 mph in just a few seconds, and it then rapidly climbs to a height of more than 1000 feet. After releasing from the winch cable, the glider is free to fly above the local countryside. Soaring time in the air is dependent on the weather conditions but in the event of a very short flight we'll offer a second launch.