Gliding is an exiting and rewarding support for people of all age groups and requires no great physical strength so is equally available to everyone. Provided you are reasonably fit, no medical certificate is required. There are no great physical requirements and people with a variety of disabilities have found it possible to take up gliding. Whether you come alone or with a friend, as a couple or as a group, the team spirit which is gliding will ensure that you quickly make friends and have tremendous fun.

It is an advantage to start young and, although the minimum age for going solo is 16, younger members are welcome. There is no maximum age and many members have started gliding after retirement and have gone onto become successful solo pilots.

There are some basic medical requirements to fly solo but most don't apply when you're flying with an instructor. If you have any concerns due to a medical condition or disability we do ask that you let us know beforehand so we can advise you of any possible problems.

Please Note
If you are less than 7 stone (45kg) or more than 16 stone 4lb (103.5 kg approx.), you may not be able to fly. Also very tall people, more than 6ft 4ins, will have difficulty fitting into the cockpit.