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Gliding over Dartmoor
Brentor Airfield, Tavistock
What's Included
- A gliding lesson over Dartmoor
- Experience powerless flight with a fully qualified instructor
- All experiences start with a pre-flight briefing and safety checks
- Between 6 to 20 minutes of gliding time per winch launch depending on the weather conditions
- At the end of your experience you will be presented with a certificate
- 6 winch launches with a qualified BGA instructor
- You will gain a good understanding and knowledge of flying techniques
- Learn about procedures including log keeping and signalling, cable retrieve procedures and winch driving
- Receive a completed training record and certificate
- 3 months free membership to the gliding school allowing you to fly as often as you like at membership rates
What Can I Expect
For a new way to discover Dartmoor, gliding offers a fantastic airborne view of the stunning South Devonshire countryside. This small and friendly club near Tavistock boasts two twin-seat training sailplanes (the proper term for gliders) ready to get you in the skies above Dartmoor using the winch system.
The Dartmoor club offers gliding to suit everyone. For a tantalising taster, try the voucher for one winch, which gives you one glider flight with a trained instructor. But mark our words, when you've been up there once, you'll want to go again, so that's why we've also got a voucher for two winch launches, which is by far our most popular product.
If you're interested in taking an in-depth look at gliding, the full-day Dartmoor glider experience is the one to go for. You'll spend quality time with an instructor, who'll talk you through the theory of piloting a sailplane, as well as the technical aspects of flying, taking to the skies in a dual control aircraft for multiple flights throughout the day.
On this most comprehensive glider day in Dartmoor you can expect to be going on six flights, giving you maximum training time, as well as a full explanation of the various procedures involved in gliding. You'll also take home a completed training record and certificate to celebrate your achievements.
All experiences give you hands-on time at the controls and all flights are operated by the winch tow. Just how high the winch will be able to tow you depends on the weather and the winds, but you can go several thousand feet up before being released to gracefully fly over Dartmoor, with only the wind to power you.
When Is It Available
- Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year
- Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
- Day courses run from 9:00 to 17:00 with a break for lunch
Location
- Brentor Airfield, Devon
- 3 miles north of Tavistock
Suitable For
- Maximum height 6ft 3 inches
- Maximum weight 16 stone
- Participants are required to declare they have no medical conditions that would stop them from flying
- Warm clothing and sturdy footwear in recommended
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome
Anything Else
- Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided in the clubhouse
- Participants of the one day course are advised to bring along a packed lunch
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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