Want to Take Gliding Further?
Holiday courses are designed to provide focused training to accelerate your learning, both in and out of the glider.
We run five-day holiday courses (Monday to Friday) for up to six pre-solo students during the summer months; it doesn’t matter whether you are completely new to gliding or you already have some experience, we can offer a course tailored to your needs.
Accommodation (anything from B & B to four star) is available in the area, or you can bring your own caravan or a tent to the airfield for a small charge per night.
Upcoming Courses in 2024
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May 20 – May 24 inclusive
July 29 – August 2 inclusive
September 9 – September 13 inclusive
All dates limited to six people per course.
Please contact Office@yorkglidingcentre.co.uk
or by contacting Graham Alexander gcalexander@mail.com
Please note there is a strict weight limit of 16 Stone.
What to Expect
- Approximately 1 hour of motor gliding, or more if beneficial, to learn the effects of controls, practise circuits and landings, and gain airfield orientation.
- A number of aerotows where a powered tug aircraft tows the glider to a height of two or three thousand feet, or winch launches; the conditions on the day permitting.
- Soaring in the air in thermals.
- All the instruction, lectures and pre-flight briefings required.
What Will I Learn?
As the course progresses you should be carrying out a large proportion of the flying yourself. You can expect to have learnt to take off, climb, turn, descend and land a glider. You will begin to understand the principles of soaring the rising currents of air which enable glider pilots to stay aloft for long periods and soar for long distances cross-country. Every effort will be made to soar from each launch, so you can get the maximum time in the air.
What if I have previous experience?
If you already have some experience then the course can be tailored to your needs, i.e. the initial motorglider flight may not be needed, or maybe you would like to do extra motorgliding, or perhaps you would want to do more aerotows.
How do I book?
Graham Alexander is the course co-ordinator and is responsible for bookings and can provide additional information. Contact him directly on his email address gcalexander@mail.com or via the contact form below.
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How much does it cost?
Unlike most other clubs, we do not charge a fixed fee for our courses. You can simply join with a 3-month membership, then pay for flying at club member rates.
This means that you will not be out of pocket if flying opportunities are missed due to bad weather. You only pay for what you fly and to suit your own budget. In addition, your temporary membership will remain, so you can continue to fly with us with full benefits, after the course finishes.
Please send the completed MasterCourse booking form below to Graeme Alexander (email address
below) and your non-refundable deposit of £50.00 to the office, along with
your course/temporary membership fee of £50.00 if you are not already a
member. (Your membership will start on the first day of the course unless
you request it to start earlier) This will then confirm your booking.