Trail Flight

This basically means not having any health condition
which might cause a problem in the air, for example a heart
condition or proneness to fainting. We will have a chat with you
about your own specific issues and determine the best approach to
you flying.

Please be well-aware that gliding isn't like turning-up at an airport. Preparing a glider for flight
involves some considerable amount of people, time and effort. Be prepared to wait if necessary,
realising that this is definitely not a sport for the impatient!
Depending on your requirements, assistance will be organised for you to get into the cockpit and attain
familiarisation with the cockpit environment and the sensations of flight.
Your first Trial flight will be carried out under the control of an experienced pilot who holds a Glider Instructor's
Rating. During the initial part of the flight, for safety reasons, you will be asked to keep hands clear of the controls.
If you feel ready too, during this flight, your instructor will introduce you to the correct use of the main controls, and
you may then have an opportunity to take control of the aircraft, under the instructors' watchful eye.
The object is to familiarise and to enjoy the experience, not make room for more lunch! For the same reason, trial flights are not normally given in rough weather-conditions, or at least you would be forewarned if there is a likelihood of a rough ride. If conditions permit, we shall demonstrate the art of soaring the glider, that is, climbing to high altitude by use
of natural energy-sources alone.
In general, we aim for a familiarisation flight to last 15-30 minutes.
After landing, there will be plenty time to review what took place, and to consider if you feel you've been "bitten by the bug" and want to join the club for full flight-training.

- All pilots need to be medically fit to fly.

The basic requirements are:-

- Have a Trial Flight?