Devon & Somerset Gliding Club
North Hill Airfield, Sheldon EX14 4QW Honiton (Devon)
Description of Devon & Somerset Gliding Club
Licence Nº not providedWe 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 BGA (British Gliding Association) qualified instructors.
To help you become a successful glider pilot we also offer theory briefings and lectures.
Our clubhouse also offers a full catering facility on our usual flying days, Wednesdays, Thursdays and weekends throughout the year.
During the summer we also run week long courses. These are open to everyone irrespective of previous experience and are a brilliant way to kick start your gliding career or provide a boost to your training with a full week of flying, weather permitting of course!
Each course runs for five days and we only accept six students. There are normally two instructors and three qualified helpers assigned to each course and this ensures that each student receives personal attention. Students will receive theirs flights in groups of 3-4 launches at a time which helps with the continuity of training. When not flying, students are expected to help with all of the other activities required to help launch other members on the course. Students with receive tuition in launch point operations, retrieving launch cables and theory briefings. If the weather makes flying impossible then instructors will run lectures on all aspects of gliding. Our instructors will aim to assess your abilities and previous experience (if any!) and create a course week tailored to suit each individual.
Our aim is to provide you with a week of training not just to become a glider pilot, but in all aspects of what being a member of a gliding club entails, one thing is for sure, we will make sure you have an enjoyable and rewarding week!
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Absolutely fantastic day out, great people and amazing experience!! Highly recommend a go!!