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A Typical Gliding Day

How the day runs (ish..!)

1
08:00 Leave Bath
2
09:00 - 09:15 - Club briefing
A chance for new members to introduce themselves. Mostly aimed at solo pilots and instructors.
3
09:15 - 10:15 - Setup & safety briefing
New pilots fill out membership forms, then help push out gliders and set up the launch point. The trip leader will brief new pilots on airfield safety, controls, instruments, parachutes, and the bail-out procedure.
4
10:15 - 16:00 - Flying time!
Throughout the day, you will also learn to drive gators to retrieve gliders, help launch, and fill out the logs.
5
16:00 - 18:00 - Wrap up
Flying finishes (time of year dependent). Everyone helps put away gliders and equipment.

What to bring

Plenty of water The airfield is very exposed. Easy to get dehydrated, especially in summer. Bring a bottle at minimum.
Food Don't rely on food being available. Bring your own, and some change in case bacon rolls are on offer!
Suitable footwear No flip flops. Boots strongly recommended in winter or after wet weather. Consider a spare pair of trainers.
Warm clothing In winter this is critical. The airfield is exposed - subtract 3-4°C from the forecast. Layers, hat, scarf and gloves recommended.
Suncream Essential in summer. The cockpit offers no shade.
Sunglasses Strongly recommended year-round. Sun glare is noticeably stronger in a glider cockpit.
Logbooks & Licences Solo pilots (glider, PPL, or otherwise) - don't forget yours!

New pilots

Please note

You will need to sign a membership form before you fly. If you are under 18, a parent's or guardian's signature is required. Please email us at su-gliding@bath.ac.uk before signing up.

There are loading limits on our gliders. Pilots must weigh between 45 kg / 7 stone and 102 kg / 16 stone. If you are approaching either limit, please email us before booking a trip.

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