Can anyone fly?

Simple answer – no!

Gliders are unpowered aircraft and weights and balances are important. The person flying should weigh less than 16 stones (224lb or 102kg) when fully dressed and fed (as opposed to normal procedure of weighing yourself wearing only socks!). You should also be able to see out of the cockpit, so between 5ft and 6ft (152cm – 183cm) in height, although your leg to body length has a part to play as you could be 6ft 5ins with a shorter body and longer legs and fly comfortably. We don’t want your head to be in contact with the canopy.

Finally you should be healthy enough to drive (only a “rule-of-thumb” but quite a good one). Those who suffer, angina, breathing difficulties, emphysema, coronary problems, dizziness, fainting spells….. well, you get the idea. Diabetics who are stable are OK but everyone is required to fill out a medical declaration – even those in perfect health. Pregnant women should consult their GP before flying.

Do I have to book?

There will be instructions included with your voucher including a phone number to call. To find us on a map, click here

What should I wear?

In the autumn, winter and spring wear walking boots or leather shoes rather than cloth trainers. Do not wear really bulky anoraks. In the winter woollen jumpers will keep you nice and warm under a light, waterproof coat. In the summer wear light coloured cloths and bring suncream.

Should I bring any food?

If you wish to bring food and drink then that is fine with us. One word of caution – do NOT bring fizzy or carbonated drinks. Flying with a stomach full of cola is not recommended.