We offer pilot training in our modern fleet of two-seat gliders and the opportunity to fly our single-seat gliders once qualified. Training is carried out by British Gliding Association (BGA) qualified instructors.
The current club fleet offers a great opportunity and experience for all levels of pilots. Two K21s, DG505 Elan, Perkoz and two single seat Juniors currently enable a broad range of training from basic ab-initio through to aquiring your SPL and beyond with advanced cross-country flying.
Schleicher ASK21
From ab-initio training through to cross-country flying and aerobatics, the K21 is a very accomplished glider. With its glassfibre structure for easy maintenance, it has become the mainstay of gliding instruction worldwide, it remains in production to this day, with over 750 units completed.
Thanks to its roomy and comfortable tandem cockpit, excellent visibility and pleasant handling, both instructors and trainees find flight training an enjoyable experience. The K21 is a superb all-round training glider. We currently have two in our fleet, HCX and KEK.
Allstar PZL SZD 54-2 Perkoz
The Perkoz is a Polish designed two-seater trainer. It has a unique combination of good flight performance and simple handling in all flying situations.
With the 20m winglets it boasts a glide angle of 42. With the 17.5m wings, it is a fully aerobatic and very capable basic trainer.
NH2 arrived at North Hill in April 2018 and is used for spin training.
Glaser Dirks DG505 Elan
The DG505 is our advanced two-seat trainer that pilots use to extend their flying skills particularly cross-country flying. The wings can be fitted with alternative wingtips from the 17.4m span fully aerobatic trainer, through 18m basic training glider to 20m with winglets for high performance cross-country training. Our DG505 is JZK and is often used for advanced training and trial lessons.
SZD Junior
Another glider built in Poland, the SZD-51-1 Junior is a single-seat club sailplane with safe and docile handling qualities, specifically designed for early solo and recreational flying.
Pilots will build their hours on this glider as they head for their SPL qualification and early solo cross-country flights. We currently have two in our fleet, FZF and LRD.
Schleicher Ka6cr
Ka6cr gliders were built by Schleicher between 1960 and 1965, approximately 700 were produced. The glider DRE was originally a privately-owned glider at North Hill, and has been made available exclusively for the benefit of our Junior members to fly at reduced rates.
DRE was kindly donated by the family of Ian King. Contributions to the running costs of the glider via DSGC Charitable Trust would be very welcome.
EuroFox 915iS
In October 2023, DSGC took delivery of our new towplane.
The Eurofox 915iS emerges as an exceptional aircraft for aerotowing, offering a range of benefits tailored to this specific aviation activity. Its Rotax 915iS engine provides a robust power source, delivering the necessary thrust for efficient and smooth aerotowing operations. The engine’s fuel efficiency is particularly advantageous, contributing to cost-effectiveness during extended towing sessions.
