Let us introduce you to the wonderful sport of gliding. It's a fantastic chance to experience the excitement of powerless flight & to take in the wonderful scenery unfolding below you. After a pre-flight briefing, you will be strapped into the glider with your instructor. The glider is attached to a winch by a cable, & within a few moments you will be airborne! Once the cable is released you will search out some thermals & then gently glide back down to earth. Time in the air varies depending on the conditions, typically from a few minutes up to 10-15 minutes. Please note, the height from the winch varies between 1000ft & 1500ft. As of 8th April 2021 we cannot guarantee that you can control the aircraft unassisted at Buckminster Gliding Club due to new requirements of the EASA.