Learning to glide

Trial Lesson
Your first flight will be a Trial Lesson. During this flight, which will last around 20 minutes, you will be shown how to control the glider and given the chance to try the controls yourself.

Training to Solo
Once you have joined the club, you will learn more about flying and airmanship. You will also learn theory of flight and skills such as navigation, weather forecasting and the laws and rules of the air.

Most people take between 50 and 100 flights before being sent solo for the first time.
 
You will also need to get your GP to sign a medical declaration before flying solo. The standards for these are the same as those used by the DVLA  for driving.

First Solo
There reaches a point when your instructor knows you're ready to fly by yourself.  This will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life!

Beyond Solo
Now the fun really starts! Flying on your own you will rapidly hone the skills you learnt during your training. You can attempt various achievement badges for distances flown and heights gained and take part in inter-club (or even national) competitions.