GLIDING EXPERIENCES

All year round Darlton Gliding Club offers a range of gliding experiences and glider flights:

• Trial Lesson Flights are for those wanting to taste the glider experience and feel the sensation of soaring flight.
• Mini-Courses are for those seeking a greater challenge, take the first steps in understanding and controlling the glider for a more immersive gliding experience.

And if that’s still not enough, or the gliding bug bites you after trying one of the options above, consider joining the club as a member to benefit from regular free glider flying instruction provided by our cadre of qualified instructors. New members can also choose a fixed price to solo package.

Glider flying takes place on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am….weather permitting!

We can also arrange Friday Evening Flying Events for organised groups in the summer months.

Who Can Fly?

There are surprisingly few restrictions on who can enjoy a glider flight experience. Generally, if you are fit enough to drive a car, you are fit enough to fly.

Disabilities need not prevent someone from taking a trial lesson, and age is no handicap (just watch the Never Too Old video on the right).

Safety considerations and aircraft loading limitations do, however, mean that small children or people over 6 feet 3 inches (192 cm) may not be able to fly. Maximum weight is 16 st (102 kg).

Want Further Information?

If you have any questions about suitability, email booking@darltonglidingclub.co.uk. If you  don’t hear back within 2 days, contact Andrew Barton on 07887 726509 or Simon Lile on 07970 834398 (please do not text)

Alternatively, visit the club at a weekend (check our calendar to find out when we’re flying) to get advice.