Gliding in Warwickshire

Near Bidford on Avon

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More than just a gliding experience, this club has a prestigious position in the heart if the Vale of Evesham which means not only do you get to feel the sensations of powerless gliding, there are stunning views to be had too!

Based on a pretty grass airfield near Bidford on Avon, just minutes away from enchanting Stratford Upon Avon, access from Birmingham, Worcester and Chippenham is really easy. The club only offers aerotow glides and has a fleet of three twin seater aircraft which are used for taster glider experiences.

It's up to you which glider experience voucher you go for. For a best value present there's the one or two aerotow vouchers. Each glider flight will start with being tugged into the air by one of the clubs powered aircraft. Once you've reached around 2000ft, you're released and your glider flight begins! You'll be struck by the tranquility and the amazing views...but there's not too much time to ponder as your pilot instructor will be handing the glider controls to you so you can fly!

If you choose the more comprehensive full day experience, it's more of a mini gliding course, with three aerotow flights spread out throughout the day so you can enjoy the atmosphere of this friendly club, whilst gaining a deeper understanding of glider flights, ground handling and glider launch procedures. There is also the option of taking the flights in a motor glider, capable of getting up to altitude under its own power before the engine is switched off and the gliding begins.

Experience summary: Each glider aerotow gives between a 15 and 30 mins flight time depending on the weather conditions. If the allocated flight duration is met on the first launch additional launches may not take place. Day courses provide three aerotows from 2000ft, this option can also be taken in a motor glider which will provide at least an hour of glider experience flight time in total. If powered flight appeals we have a number of nationwide flying lessons with many more flying experiences available on our main flying page.

Availability: Weather permitting, the centre operates seven days a week from spring to autumn and during suitable weekends during winter.

Location: The airfield is halfway between Stratford and Evesham, with access from the A46.

Requirements:  The minimum age is 14, maximum height 6'3" and maximum weight 16.2 stone for motorised and launched gliding experiences.

Spectators and Facilities: Spectators are very welcome and there is a café on site which serves breakfast, snacks and light lunches during the main gliding season between March and September. There are toilets, shower facilities and a camping/caravan site at the club.  There are plenty of local B&B's within walking distance of the airfield and with the lovely Cotswold villages and Stratford just minutes away, why not make a weekend of your glider experience?

Note: All instructors are BGA approved to teach gliding experiences at this airfield.

Customer Reviews

My wife has not stopped thinking about her glider experience and recounting it to everyone she meets! I am sure the memory will stay with her forever as one of those very special moments
Dave Espie
 

Experience Voucher Options

One Aerotow Price: £75.00

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Two Aerotows Price: £135.00

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Day Course with three aerotows Price: £168.00

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