Introductory Membership

The ideal way to find out what it’s like to be a member!

For those who are really interested in getting into our wonderful sport, this is the ideal way to start learning to fly and to really understand what it means to be an active member of the London Gliding Club. Age 16 or over.

As well as beginning your flying instruction, from day one you can expect to be actively involved in the workings of the club, including helping to get the aircraft out in the morning, ground handling, and helping at the launch point. We will introduce you to other members and help you settle in. Of course you will be very welcome to join in all the social events and other activities at the club – you will be a ‘full’ member for the duration.

The Introductory Membership Scheme includes a subscription for three months of membership commencing on the day of your first flight. Like every other member, you will have a unique membership number and a flying account, from which all your flying is paid at current club rates.

Your flying account will be credited with £200 which can be used for aerotow or winch instruction at any time during your membership. Once these funds are exhausted you can always top it up! At the end of the period we would love to welcome you as a permanent member!

On your first day you will receive our New Members Pack, including your personal flight logbook, progress and ground operations training cards, as well as detailed information about the club. The office staff, our instructors, and other members will make you most welcome and help you to become as confident and enthusiastic as they are!

The process starts with the purchase of a voucher, valid for one year from the date of purchase. The three months membership commences on the day of your first training flight with us. The voucher pack explains how to schedule your first day. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the club.

Time

We fly every day, weather permitting, 364 days per year. We suggest you arrange your first visit with the office and we will arrange your instructor. Thereafter weekend ‘slots’ can be booked using our members’ on-line system, or on weekdays it is much more flexible, just turn up and join the list.

Some members devote the whole day, others do half a day – either arrive for breakfast, attend the 8:30 briefing, help get the ‘kit’ out, and spend the morning on the airfield, or arrive for the afternoon flying, and help pack everything away at the end of the day.  

Please note: unused credit is not refundable or transferable if you decide not to join us at the end of your introductory membership period. Limited to one introductiory membership per person.

If you have any further questions please call the office on 01582 663419

Please Note:

A voucher will be sent via Royal Mail within three working days of purchase to your billing address.