You can
purchase a training course for yourself, or as an amazing gift or
present. There are a few restrictions which are at the bottom of this
page.
To ensure we have the gliders, tugs and instructors available, all courses require prebooking. Between April and October we fly seven days a week, weather permitting, including weekday evenings. During the winter we're open from Wednesday to Sunday.
Contact the office to find out more information. We will send you details about how to arrange the flying, how to find us and we'll provide some additional information about gliding in general.
Five day course
A five day course comprising up to 14 training flights in a two-seat glider, plus 1 hour training in the motor glider. Operating on set dates throughout the year; please contact the office for details.
This course includes instructional
training, log book, course book, launch fees and glider hire PLUS 3 months
club membership.
This package is available
for £595 (£495 if booked before 1st May)
To book a five day course call the office on 01494 442501
Basic course
14 training flights in a two-seat glider, plus 1 hour training in the motor glider. Just book in and fly.
This course includes instructional
training, log book, course book, launch fees and glider hire PLUS 3 months
club membership.
This package is available
for £675
To book a basic course call the office on 01494 442501
Top up
For additional flying above the allocation, on either option: either purchase a Top up of 12 flights and three months membership for £495 or pay-as-you-go at members' rates for flights within the membership period.
Important booking notes:
RESTRICTIONS
AGE: Normal minimum age is 14. There is
no upper age limit but please be aware that the participant will need
sufficient dexterity to climb into and out of a glider.
SIZE: Due to the configuration
of the gliders and controls, minimum height is 5', maximum 6'4''. Minimum
weight is 7 stone, maximum 16 stone.
HEALTH: It will not be possible for you
to fly if you suffer from epilepsy, fainting or certain physical or mental
disabilities.
ALCOHOL: We are not able to fly anybody who
is under the influence of alcohol. The permissible levels for flying
are much more stringent than for driving a car. As a simple rule,
please ensure that you do not have any alcohol before flying.
Booker Gliding Club Ltd, t/a Booker Gliding Centre
is a company registered
in England with company number 1492733
Registered office address: Wycombe Air Park, Booker, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 3DP
VAT number: 350 4182 83
Booker Gliding Club
WycombeAirPark
Marlow
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
SL7 3DP
