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, including ground school
on the first evening, and three flying evenings. An additional afternoon
flying session will be offered to take advantage of day time soaring conditions,
bookable to suit individual diaries.
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.
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
more detail.
COURSE DATES
Actual flying lessons will take place as two separate groups of students
on Monday or Wednesday evenings in May. Your evening will be fixed for the
duration of the course. We will start flying at 6pm (the earlier you arrive
the more flights you will get!) and finish just after dusk (about 9pm).
Course 1 - Wednesdays
7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May
Course 2 - Mondays
12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 June
Course 3 – Wednesdays
28 May, 4 June, 11 June, 25 June
Course 4 - Wednesdays
2 July, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July
Single afternoon sessions will be scheduled to suit individuals. 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 £85 plus flying charges at the same rate as full
club members (payable in advance). A typical winch launched training flight
costs between £10 and £13 per flight at current rates, depending
upon how long you are in the air.
If you are enjoying your flying, once your course has finished, the basic
cost of the evening class (£85) will be credited against your first
year's full membership. In effect, if you become as full member of the club,
the course will have cost you nothing other than your normal flying costs.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
New students joining us for the first time will be granted temporary membership
of the Cambridge Gliding Centre for the duration of the course. This entitles
you to fly at the same normal club rates at any other time, so you can come
out at weekends or during any weekdays to practice what you have been learning!
A pilot's log book including a detailed training syllabus and an excellent
gliding text book are also included in the package.
MORE DETAILS
To enroll in the 2008 evening classes contact the office on 01767 677077
or
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Remember – Spaces on these popular courses are allocated on a first come, first served basis – book your place TODAY!
The 'small print'
1. Course fees are non-refundable.
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 109kg (240lb).
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.