Introductory Flights for that Gliding Experience over the beautiful Sussex countryside
Southdown Gliding Club offers you a choice of two experience flights, both of which also entitle you to One Month’s Full Membership of the Club during which time you can use all the facilities of the Club, have instruction, launches and flying of club gliders at normal club member’s rates.
Membership starts from the date of your Introductory Flight, and we hope that you enjoy flying so much that you decide to join the club as an Annual Member.
Vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase, giving you plenty of time to get in the air!
Please be aware that Introductory Flight experiences usually take place on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Occasionally, we do open up additional availability, for example, on bank holidays.
For safety and comfort reasons, we do have both weight and height limitations. Please check our FAQs here before buying your voucher.
If you have a group of 5 or 6 people all wanting to fly on the same day, it may be possible to book a dedicated day to do that. Please phone the office to discuss dates.
After a ground briefing you will be aerotowed to 2500 or 3000 feet, then the instructor will explain the action of the controls and guide you through some simple manoeuvres during your flight.
After your flight, you will be given your month’s membership certificate which you should produce on subsequent visits.
Introductory Flight vouchers have a validity of 12 months from date of purchase and will be posted to you at the address provided during the checkout process.
Once you have purchased your voucher, you can schedule your flight by clicking on here.
Alternatively, call the office on 01903 742137 (weekday mornings).
If you prefer, you are more than welcome to come along and have a look round the club before buying a voucher.
Option 1- Standard Experience, Including One Month’s Membership
After a ground briefing you will be aerotowed to 2500 feet, then the instructor will explain the action of the controls and guide you through some simple manoeuvres for a flight lasting approximately 15 – 20 minutes.
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Option 2- High Flyer Experience, Including One Month’s Membership – Our Premium Offering
If you want to make that gift of a flight extra special, you can select our High Flyer option. The glider will be towed up to 3000 feet, typically resulting in a longer flight. This will give you a greater chance of encountering that magical rising air that glider pilots long for.
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See the video below that one of our happy customers made of his Trial Flight
Please read the excellent article on the link above, courtesy of the local Village Tweet www.villagetweet.co.uk about one of our customer’s experience
