A Medical Certificate from your G.P. is required before flying solo.

The normal flying days are Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Although flying does take place on other days, training may not be available.

The one-week courses during the summer months are available to all members.

The Club employs no staff; all the activities associated with flying training depend on Club members.

Members must therefore be prepared to assist with the morning preparation for flying, launching and retrieval of gliders during the day and the return of the equipment at the end of the day.

This requires a commitment from the Club to the new member and also a commitment from the student pilot to attend on a regular basis to ensure continuity and progress to the required standard within the twelve-month period.

At the first visit to the Club, the student pilot will be familiarised with the glider and the gliding site operation.

A 'Safety Briefing' will be included.

There will be an 'Air Experience Flight' (either one aerotow or two winch launches).

There will be a charge of £35 for the flying, which will be recorded on a temporary record card. The student will then have 14 days (A Cooling off Period) in which to decide if they wish to pay the remaining applicable balance to join the scheme.

Training - Phase 1. Aerotow launch or in the Motor Glider.
Effects of controls, Co-ordinated use of controls, basic circuit planning.
Basic stalls and Approach control demonstrated.
The basic Principles of Flight explained.
The Rules of the Air to Avoid Collision and the importance of Lookout will be emphasised.

Training - Phase 2. Mainly launched by winch.
Control Co-ordination, the winch launch technique, circuit planning and approach control practised.
As conditions permit, thermal energy will be used to prolong the flights.
Slow flying and stall recognition will be practised.
Familiarity with local landmarks for locating the airfield and with the local airspace restrictions.

Training - Phase 3. Mainly winch launched, aerotow as needed for upper air exercises.
The actions in the event of a launch failure.
Takeoffs, circuit flying, approach and landing. Soaring methods.
Spinning and recovery, theory and practise.
The ability to fly without reference to instruments.

Training - Phase 4. When a satisfactory standard has been achieved, the weather conditions are suitable you will make your first solo flight, which we hope will encourage you to progress with gliding and become a Cross-country Soaring Pilot.