This full day introductory course will give you a better understanding of gliding than a quick one hour lesson. The idea is to encourage you to continue with your training & go on to fly solo.ÃÂ You will gain a good understanding of flying techniques & the routine operation of a gliding airfield, all under the guidance of a qualified British Gliding Association Instructor.
Flying in a two seated glider for a total of 6 flights throughout the day, there will be briefings on airfield procedures & demonstrations of glider launching & retrieving throughout the day. Your instructor will give you a pre-flight briefing that
Includes:: an explanation of safety features & pre-take off checks.
During your first flight, you will learn about the effects of control surfaces such as elevator, aileron & rudder, which will all be demonstrated with you 'following through' on the dual controls.
The rest of your flying time will involve the co-ordination of turns & flying the glider 'properly trimmed'. There will also be an opportunity to study approach & landing techniques. At the end of the course you will receive a training record card & a completion certificate.