Visiting Information:
Please do feel free to drop by- our club members would be very welcoming and would be more than happy to show you about our gliders, or take you for a trial lesson! However, please follow the details below to ensure both your own safety and those who regularly use the airfield.
Initial Contact:
Prior to driving to the airfield, we recommend that you telephone 0333 044 0134 (anytime), or at weekends / bank holidays ring the Club at the airfield direct at the glider launch point on 07981 103159 (both Sat/Sun/bank holidays only- generally not before 9.00am!).
IMPORTANT Safety Information
Airfields can be very dangerous at all times, and so it is vital that you take a moment to familiarise yourself with our safety notes:
- Keep a good lookout above and all around. Gliders, aircraft, helicopters and parachutists may approach from any direction on the ground or from the air and land or take-off.
- Give way to gliders, aeroplanes and helicopters at all times when driving or walking on the airfield. They have right of way.
- Your personal and motor insurances will not always provide cover on an airfield. You may therefore be personally liable for any accident that you cause.
- Stay in notified areas. One is the club house, the other will be at the glider launch point. Do not walk in front of gliders or aircraft. Comply with any instructions given to you when crossing any part of the airfield.
- Ask a club representative to accompany you when crossing any part of the airfield.
- Control your children and animals. You are responsible for their actions.
- Do not drink alcohol before your flight.
The Weather:
Gliding is weather dependent. It is advisable that you call the Club before your weekend flight for a weather check. If your flight is cancelled due to the weather it will be re-booked for an alternative date. The weather is always changing and therefore we highly recommend that you do get in touch preferably on the same day, in the morning.
Dress Code:
Please wear flat soled shoes / trainers and bring a jumper with you in case it gets cold at higher altitudes. Bring gloves and warm clothing in the winter, and sunblock and a hat in summer. Sunglasses are recommended all year round.
Directions:
To reach the airfield, please see the ‘Driving Directions’ page.
Take care when driving through the parked cars near the skydiving club and be particularly careful when passing the fuel pumps.
Once on the airfield, be very vigilant and remember that aircraft have right of way at all times.
On arrival at the clubhouse please ring the club mobile number 07981 103159 and somebody will escort you to the launch point.