Bicester Gliding Centre

Going for Solo Courses

Try gliding this summer!
Take a GFS course.

We have scheduled no less than 20 weeks this summer (2010) to be devoted to intensive Going For Solo courses!

Each course will have at least one instructor assigned solely to it and have a student to instructor ratio of 2:1. The courses will be tailored to each individual's requirements, and will be structured to make as much progress as possible for each pupil aiming for solo or as close as possible to solo. Suitable for total beginners or trainee glider pilots wishing to make rapid progress.

You will be offered predominantly winch launches (typically 6 - 9 launches per day, limited only by how soarable it is) but aerotow and motor glider launches where applicable - all charged at the normal club rates! So you can decide exactly how much you will spend on flying.

There will be a professional ground school with lectures on theory and gliding techniques included in the course fee. Detailed pre-flight and post-flight briefings are also included.

The course fee is £150 to secure your place - this will not be refunded if you subsequently cancel. This fee covers the cost of instructors being available all week. It also includes three months temporary membership. And if you decide to join Windrushers during your course, then the course fee will be counted towards your full membership! Simply add the cost of your flying (as much as you decide) to get the total cost.

Book your place early - we anticipate them filling up quickly.

 

Half-Day Courses

Go on, treat yourself!

So you want more than a single trial flight, but can't fit in a full week off work around your main holiday commitments. Try one of our Half-Day courses instead!

Book an instructor for a morning or afternoon, and you'll get an introductory talk on gliding, detailed pre- and post-flight briefings, and short lectures on gliding techniques. You will then receive a series of dedicated flight lessons with your allocated instructor to try the techniques for yourself – first hand. An ideal introduction for those whose lifestyle prevents taking a full day off work.

These half-day courses cost £135. Contact the office directly (phone or email) to check instructor availablity.

Order your half-day course online now!

Available as required, April - September

Course Dates

GFS course dates 2010

• 22nd -26th March – GFS course 1
• 5th-9th April – GFS course 2
• 12th -16thApril– GFS course 3
• 19th -23rd April – GFS course 4
• 26th – 30th April - GFS course 5
• 3rd - 9th May – GFS course 6
• 24th - 28th May – GFS course 7
• 7th - 11th June – GFS course 8
• 14th - 18th June – GFS course 9
• 21st - 25th June – GFS course 10
• 5th - 9th July – GFS course 11
• 12th - 16th July – GFS course 12
• 19th - 23rd July – GFS course 13
• 9th - 13th August – GFS course 14
• 16th - 20th August – GFS course 15
• 30th Aug - 3rd Sept – GFS course 16
• 13th - 17th Sept – GFS course 17
• 20th - 24th Sept – GFS course 18
• 27th Sept - 1st Oct – GFS course 19
• 11th - 15th October – GFS course 20

 

XC course/Task Week

29th May - 6th June
Task Week with Dave Watt

 

NPPL Courses

• 10th - 14th May - NPPL Course 1
• 28th June - 2nd July - NPPL Course 2
• 6th - 10th September - NPPL Course 3