Have you always dreamed of learning to fly but never thought you could find the time or afford it?
Then join one of our evening classes at the Cambridge Gliding Centre, Gransden Lodge Airfield, Longstowe, suited to both newcomers and improvers. You will
quickly discover that gliding is both fun and an affordable way of learning to fly.
This could be you!
Courses last one evening per week for four weeks. A further afternoon flying session will be offered to take advantage of afternoon flying conditions, bookable to suit individual diaries. A pilot's log book and a detailed training syllabus are also included in the package.
Training is carried out in the Cambridge Gliding Centre's modern, rugged, 2-seater, dual-control, high-performance gliders under the supervision of
experienced British Gliding Association (BGA) qualified instructors. Training follows the BGA's syllabus with the emphasis on flying.
COURSE DATES
These evening courses will take place on Monday evenings. We will start flying at 6pm - the earlier you arrive the more flights you will get! - and finish just after dusk (about 9pm).
In case of poor weather, the evening will go ahead with ground school lectures on topics such as principles of flight, meteorology, air law, and soaring.
Course Dates for 2012 available soon.
You can choose dates for your afternoon session from a list of dates supplied on your first evening. All course members will be actively involved in running the flying operation and flying will continue until dusk. Depending on the weather, students can expect to make up to three flights per evening.
COURSE COSTS
The course costs £130 plus flying charges at the same rate as full club members (payable in advance). A typical winch launched training flight costs £12 - £14 per flight at current rates, depending upon how long you are in the air.
Once your course has finished, you can continue learning by re-enrolling for a further evening course at the reduced course fee of £80. If you decide to become a full member of the club, then you will be credited against your first year's full membership with 50% of your course fees. Once you are a full member, you will be able to book training sessions to suit your diary: We are open 7 days/week during the summer months, and training sessions are bookable by members using our online booking system. Full members are also welcome to train on Tuesday and Thursday club evenings in the summer months (no booking necessary).
MORE DETAILS
Once the dates are known, to enrol in the 2012 evening classes please contact the office on 01767 677077
or .
Remember – spaces on these popular courses are allocated on a first come, first served basis – book your place TODAY!
The 'small print'
Course fees are normally non-refundable. However, fees will be refunded if a course is cancelled, e.g. due to insufficient enrolment numbers.
2. The flying charges indicated are correct at the time of publication. However, prices are subject to change if the club tariff changes.
3. You need to weigh less than 104kg (230lb).
4. You cannot fly if you are subject to sudden disabling health attacks such as epilepsy. If you satisfy the medical requirements for a normal UK driving licence you will be fine.
The Cambridge Gliding Centre is located at Great Gransden airfield, Longstowe, and is ideally located for easy access from Cambridge, Huntingdon and St Neots. Click here for directions.