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Trial Gliding Lesson in Kent

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Experience the rich tradition of gliding in Kent, where the skies have been home to countless adventurers soaring over the picturesque Garden of England. Nestled on the North Downs between Charing and Challock, this vibrant gliding club boasts a storied history, being the very first of its kind in England, established in 1930. Today, with over 120 active members, including 20 BGA-approved gliding instructors and 10 proficient tug pilots, the club ensures year-round gliding excitement in Kent's mild climate. Elevate your senses and treat your eyes to unparalleled vistas of Kent and its coastline. Take in the breathtaking sights of the Thames Estuary, Whitstable, Essex, as well as Ashford, the captivating Kent coastline, and even France on a crisp, clear day. Embark on your own gliding adventure with our exclusive vouchers for introductory taster sessions at this prestigious Kent club. Your taster session will feature an exhilarating aerotow flight, where you'll be gracefully lifted into the air by a Piper Pawnee tug plane.

  • Gliding at Challock near Ashford, Kent
  • Dynamic club with 120+ members
  • Clubhouse with rooms and camping
  • Aerotow and winch flights all year round!

  • Experience gliding over the North Downs
  • Expert tuition from BGA approved instructors
Gliding Experience
  • Safety briefing, explanation of the aircraft and its controls before being strapped into the cockpit
  • One aerotow launch to 2000ft
  • Enjoy the view as you are towed by a tug plane up to the release altitude and soaring for approximately 15 minutes
  • Your instructor will demonstrate the controls before letting you have a go at flying the glider yourself
  • Allow one hour on site for this experience

  • Minimum age 14 years
  • Maximum weight limit is 16 stone
  • Maximum height is 6'2" (1.88m)
  • Participants are required to sign a health declaration, however, if you are fit enough to drive a car, you will be able to fly in a glider
  • Suitable arrangements can be made to overcome most disabilities

  • Flights are subject to availability and suitable weather conditions
Gliding Experience
  • Weekdays (excluding Wednesdays) and weekends
  • Weekday flights have much better availability than those at weekends

Location:

  • Challock, Ashford, Kent
  • Conveniently located with quick and easy access from both the M20 and the M2

Minimum Age: 16 years

Maximum Height: 187.96 cm

Maximum Weight: 101.61 kg

  • Spectators are very welcome to come and watch the gliding fun
  • Facilities include a modern clubhouse, briefing room, bar and parking

Our ethos is that your 'experience' should begin from the moment you first browse the site and we can deliver this because of:
  • - once you buy a voucher you are not then left to book the experience yourself. We handle your booking from A-Z, not only providing online dates but also dealing with the supplier to secure your date. Even after you have had your experience, we will ask you for a review of the event to ensure everything went ok.
  • - Our core staff have been working in the industry since 2004 and have all the experience necessary to deliver the experience that is perfect for you.
  • - Each venue and provider has been vetted by us and reviewed by our customers meaning we can give you honest, unbiased advice about what you are ordering.
  • - We have 3 lines of communication; phone, chat and email and our customer service centre is open 6 days a week. The average answer time for our call centre to answer is 20 seconds and we have a vast help section where you should be able to find any answer online.
  • - Once you have chosen a date, we will help to ensure that you get the confirmation in time for your event and if need be we will liaise with the supplier on your behalf if there is a problem.
  • - After each event we invite our customers to review the venue and the provider. This valuable feedback is then used to improve our service and also made public to other customers considering the same event. As a returning customer you will be eligible for a trackdays.co.uk discount code to use on your next purchase.

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