Basic Glider Lesson - £109.00
A flight of 15 to 20 minutes - The cost covers the launch and flight time. During the flight you should have an opportunity to take control of the aircraft under the guidance of your instructor should you wish.
Standard Glider Lesson - £149.00
A longer flight of 25 to 30 minutes duration with more opportunity to take control of the aircraft under the guidance of your instructor should you wish. Or just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery in silent flight.
Premium Glider Lesson - £219.00
An extended flight of about 40 minutes in the air. A longer flight with the objective of gaining more height and giving ample opportunity to get a feel for the aircraft.
Come along for a thrilling trial glider flight at the Burn Gliding Club, only three miles from Selby Abbey. Whether you are treating yourself to one of your ‘bucket list’ dreams or you want to surprise a friend or relative, a trial lesson is an ideal gift and introduction to the wonderful world of gliding.
Following a safety briefing and some ground instruction, you will take to the sky in one of our dual-control two-seater training gliders, with a British Gliding Association (BGA) qualified instructor. Once airborne at a safe height, you will be shown the basic methods of controlling the glider, then (if you wish) you can take control and fly the glider yourself. Yes, you actually get to fly the glider around the sky, with the instructor monitoring what happens via his/her set of controls. It is not difficult at all!
Our instructors will always endeavour to find thermals to keep the glider airborne for a reasonable time as we want you to have as good a time as possible and to share our enthusiasm for this fantastic sport. Don't just dream about a flight - do it! You know you want really want to!
We currently offer first flights air experience vouchers purchased through the buttons above. Flights are available on Thursdays, Fridays (by arrangement) and weekends. Please read conditions below.
"Superb morning out, very friendly very professional and highly knowledgeable,a those that I met and talked to.
A perfect present for anybody. Did I want to come down NO.....WI'll I go again YES.....
Thanks all at Burn gliding club you made my day......!"
David D Rowles
“Absolutely brilliant. Flew with instructor Chris, an amazing pilot! 2 air tows and a winch launch. Chris found us a thermal on the 2nd tow and gained us another 800ft. He allowed me to take the controls and try left and right turns, explaining how they are done. I was so impressed with the flying and the friendliness of the club……. I became a member on the spot and am looking forward to learning to fly and gaining my wings. A huge thank you to all!"
Ian Burnham
"I arrived nervous, my first ever flight in a glider-I was made completely welcome.The members clearly loved the sport and wanted me to enjoy the experience.The safety brief made me feel confident in the kit and in capable hands. My pilot Richard was fantastic and clearly wanted me to get as much out of the experience as possible. The flights and views were amazing. Taking control, turning and making it rise and fall -brilliant. A very exhilarating experience-something everyone should try."
Sue
Points to note:
We do have restrictions for height and we may struggle to fit you in the glider if you are over 6 ' 4'' (1.93 meters), but it depends on the type of gliders available on the day. We also have limitations on weight, with a maximum of around 16 stone 6lbs (103 Kg). The visitor will need to be fit enough to get into and out of the glider with minimum help. There is no upper age limit but the younger visitors must be with a guardian able to sign a legal disclaimer and the visitor must have the maturity to gain from the trial lesson and be able to reach the controls. 12 years old would be the youngest we could fly. If you have any concerns, please contact us before you visit so that we can clarify any issues. All flights offered are with qualified instructors. Please call us on 07712 467401 when you arrive at the airfield clubhouse. One of our club members will then come and collect you and safely escort you to the launch point. The runways will be live, and we have rules about cars traveling on runways to protect gliders taking off and landing. Please note: when booking your voucher flights on 07793 369279, the office is run voluntarily on Wednesdays and Fridays between 1 and 5pm.