

Gliding Experience £48 pp
Fri, 19 Aug
|Brigstock
Come and join us to experience the thrill of Gliding. Flying with the elements above the skies of Northamptonshire. If you can drive a car, you can fly a glider.


Time & Location
19 Aug 2022, 16:30
Brigstock, Brigstock NN14 3JD, UK
About the event
GLIDING EXPERIENCE Friday 12th August 2022.
Welland Gliding Club- Lyveden Airfield, Harley Way, Brigstock, Northants NN14 3JD.
Turn left, drive through main gate to the car park. Pre-flight briefing will be given before the flight so we must all be there on time please.
4.30pm at the airfield, 9.00pm approx. finish time. (Maximum 8 persons for this event)
Cost £48 per person (with club subsidy).
https://www.wellandglidingclub.com/
Come and join us to experience the thrill of Gliding. Flying with the elements above the skies of Northamptonshire. If you can drive a car, you can fly a glider.
No previous flying experience is required.
This is an evening activity, weather dependant and with all equipment provided.
There will be a cost of £10 (cash) per additional flight, should one or more members like more than one flight (and time allows).
Pilots must be physically able to get in and out of a glider (similar to getting in/out of a bath).
For safety reasons and to balance the glider- flying restrictions are.
Pilot Minimum Weight 50kg (110lbs or 7 Stone 12lbs) Maximum 100kg (220lbs or 15 Stone 10lbs).
Pilot Minimum Height 1.5m (4' 9") Maximum Height 1.9m (6' 2")
Please wear comfortable clothes including a coat as even on a hot day the wind is still noticeable on the airfield (even in summer).
Suntan cream, a hat and sunglasses are a must (especially in summer).
Hot and cold drinks are provided for us on the day.
ORGANISER: Dave Chapman [Mobile on the day 07788 818224]