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Trial lessons

If you would like to take up gliding, or are looking for a thrilling day out, or an unusual gift, a trial lesson is an ideal introduction to this exhilarating sport.

Contact us to book a trial lesson on our usual flying days.

In common with many other gliding clubs belonging to the British Gliding Association, the Devon and Somerset Gliding Club offers an opportunity so that members of the public can experience at first hand the thrill of silent flight.
Trial lessons are bookable on any flying day - Wednesday, Thursday, weekends or Public Holidays.

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You can have a flight of approximately 20 minutes with an instructor in one of the club's two seat training aircraft. You can elect to take the controls yourself or just experience the sensations.
Depending on the weather you will experience ridge lift, soar in thermals, or perhaps fly in "wave" or simply float down from an aerotow. Either way it is the experience of a lifetime floating quietly and effortlessly above some of Devon's most spectacular countryside. From a typical aerotow, as well as the local Blackdown Hills, Exmoor and Dartmoor, you can usually see both south and north Devon coasts and sometimes across to Wales.

Trial lesson vouchers

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A Trial lesson voucher costs just £85 and you can buy one for yourself or as a present for someone else.

A voucher is valid for 12 months from time of issue.
A voucher includes three months membership to the Devon and Somerset Gliding Club.
A voucher entitles the holder to one Gliding lesson from an aerotow launch plus further flights in the three months as a normal club member at normal club rates.
All lessons are with a qualified B.G.A. instructor in a two-seat glider.
The maximum length of a lesson is 30 minutes from an aerotow. The actual length of a lesson is entirely dependant on the prevailing weather conditions.
If an aerotow launch is unavailable you will be offered an alternative of two winch launches.
Trial lessons are bookable on any flying day - Wednesday, Thursday, weekends or Bank Holidays.
We strongly advise you to call the club on the day to confirm that the weather is suitable for your trial lesson.
If we cannot supply either an aerotow or winch launches at your pre-booked time, you will need to rebook a new time
Catering facilities are available in our clubhouse from mid-morning to mid-afternoon
Plan to spend a morning or afternoon with us.
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Details of how to book and who to contact will be included in your voucher pack.

There are some restrictions on pilot height and weight. Young people under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardian's written consent. Also there are a few medical conditions which may make it unsafe to fly.

If you are uncertain or want to discuss things first, please contact the club for further information.