Want to Take Gliding Further?
Gliding courses are designed to provide focused training to accelerate your learning, both in and out of the glider.
We run five-day gliding courses (Monday to Friday) for up to six during the summer months; it doesn’t matter whether you are completely new to gliding or you already have some experience, we can offer a course tailored to your needs.
Accommodation (anything from B & B to four star) is available in the area, or you can bring your own caravan or a tent to the airfield for a small charge per night.
Upcoming Courses in 2025
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19th May – 23rd May inclusive
28th July – 1st August inclusive
8th September – 12th September inclusive
All dates limited to six people per course.
Please contact Office@yorkglidingcentre.co.uk
or by contacting Graeme Alexander gcalexander@mail.com
Please note there is a strict weight limit of 243Lbs.
What to Expect
- Approximately 1 hour of motor gliding, or more if beneficial, to learn the effects of controls, practise circuits and landings, and gain airfield orientation.
- A number of aerotows where a powered tug aircraft tows the glider to a height of two or three thousand feet, or winch launches; the conditions on the day permitting.
- Soaring in the air in thermals.
- All the instruction, lectures and pre-flight briefings required.
What Will I Learn?
As the course progresses you should be carrying out a large proportion of the flying yourself. You can expect to have learnt to take off, climb, turn, descend and land a glider. You will begin to understand the principles of soaring the rising currents of air which enable glider pilots to stay aloft for long periods and soar for long distances cross-country. Every effort will be made to soar from each launch, so you can get the maximum time in the air.
What if I have previous experience?
If you already have some experience then the course can be tailored to your needs, i.e. the initial motorglider flight may not be needed, or maybe you would like to do extra motorgliding, or perhaps you would want to do more aerotows.
How do I book?
Graeme Alexander is the course co-ordinator and is responsible for bookings and can provide additional information. Contact him directly on his email address gcalexander@mail.com or via the contact form below.
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How much does it cost?
To secure your place, you are required to pay £100 for our courses at the time of booking (this includes your non-refundable course fee £50 and then £10 per day membership), or if you prefer you can take out longer membership, if you want to come back on our normal flying days. You then pay for flying at club member rates (See our latest prices in the pricing section).
All payments need to be paid to the Club Office via BACS.
Please send the completed Course booking form below to Graeme Alexander email address
below, Your membership will start on the first day of the course unless
you request it to start earlier.
If you have any payment queries please contact the office.