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Our five-day courses are simply a great way to learn to fly. Whether you are an absolute beginner, or have some experience, the continuity of flying over five days will ensure you make rapid progress.

These courses are hands on! From the very first flight you can expect to be handling the aircraft. In the care of one of our highly experienced, BGA-rated instructors you will progress through a carefully structured programme of briefings, demonstrations and flights.

If conditions allow, your instructor will take you on extended soaring flights, climbing to around 3,000’ in thermal lift over the beautiful Cotswolds. And, for that extra thrill, there is even the possibility of experiencing some basic aerobatics!

You will be one of a team of three or four pupils on the course, and you will learn at your own pace. Gliding is a collaborative sport, so when you are not flying you will still be out in the open air, helping to run the launch point and retrieving gliders.

Beginners
As a complete beginner you can realistically expect to be doing almost all the flying by the end of the course. You will almost certainly have mastered general manoeuvring and the winch launch. You will also be well on your way to learning circuit planning and the approach and landing. Faster learners may also have had an introduction to stalling and spinning.

Intermediates
For those with some experience, a holiday course is one of the best ways to consolidate and improve your gliding skills. The continuity of flying over five days ensures rapid progress compared to the stop-start of weekend flying. So, whether you want to go solo, complete a bronze badge, or improve your soaring , a week’s course is the perfect option.

The Aircraft
Most of your flying will be in our modern, PW-6 two-seat training aircraft. These are comfortable, easy to fly aircraft. If time and conditions allow you may also have a flight in our DG500 high performance cross-country trainer. For solo pilots there is the opportunity to fly our Pilatus and Astir single-seaters.

What’s included
* All flying fees – we aim to give at least 25 winch launches or soaring equivalent.
* Instruction.
* Log book and other documentation.
* Teas and coffees.

The price does not include accommodation, lunches and evening meals.

Accommodation
There is a wide range of accommodation to choose from. The club house has self-catering, hostel-style accommodation and you can also park a caravan or pitch a tent on site. Close to the airfield there is a wide-range of excellent B&B accommodation and self-catering cottages.