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Gliding over Dartmoor

Brentor Airfield, Tavistock

13 Reviews

What's Included

  • A gliding lesson over Dartmoor
  • Experience powerless flight with a fully qualified instructor
  • All experiences start with a pre-flight briefing and safety checks
One or Two Winch Launches :
  • Between 6 to 20 minutes of gliding time per winch launch depending on the weather conditions
  • At the end of your experience you will be presented with a certificate
Gliding Day :
  • 6 winch launches with a qualified BGA instructor
  • You will gain a good understanding and knowledge of flying techniques
  • Learn about procedures including log keeping and signalling, cable retrieve procedures and winch driving
  • Receive a completed training record and certificate
  • 3 months free membership to the gliding school allowing you to fly as often as you like at membership rates

What Can I Expect

For a new way to discover Dartmoor, gliding offers a fantastic airborne view of the stunning South Devonshire countryside. This small and friendly club near Tavistock boasts two twin-seat training sailplanes (the proper term for gliders) ready to get you in the skies above Dartmoor using the winch system.

The Dartmoor club offers gliding to suit everyone. For a tantalising taster, try the voucher for one winch, which gives you one glider flight with a trained instructor. But mark our words, when you've been up there once, you'll want to go again, so that's why we've also got a voucher for two winch launches, which is by far our most popular product.

If you're interested in taking an in-depth look at gliding, the full-day Dartmoor glider experience is the one to go for. You'll spend quality time with an instructor, who'll talk you through the theory of piloting a sailplane, as well as the technical aspects of flying, taking to the skies in a dual control aircraft for multiple flights throughout the day. 

On this most comprehensive glider day in Dartmoor you can expect to be going on six flights, giving you maximum training time, as well as a full explanation of the various procedures involved in gliding. You'll also take home a completed training record and certificate to celebrate your achievements.

All experiences give you hands-on time at the controls and all flights are operated by the winch tow. Just how high the winch will be able to tow you depends on the weather and the winds, but you can go several thousand feet up before being released to gracefully fly over Dartmoor, with only the wind to power you. 

When Is It Available

  • Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year
  • Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
  • Day courses run from 9:00 to 17:00 with a break for lunch

Location

  • Brentor Airfield, Devon
  • 3 miles north of Tavistock

Suitable For

  • Maximum height 6ft 3 inches
  • Maximum weight 16 stone
  • Participants are required to declare they have no medical conditions that would stop them from flying
  • Warm clothing and sturdy footwear in recommended

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome

Anything Else

  • Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided in the clubhouse
  • Participants of the one day course are advised to bring along a packed lunch
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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 4.2
Total Reviews: 13

Find out what other customers think of the experience

 

Reviews

  based on 13 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
Richard Follett
2 Months ago
Had a beautiful afternoon up on the Moor with the team from the Dartmoor gliding club. I would reco...
Rating: 5 stars
Olesya G
4 Months ago
Great experience, knowledgeable team!
Rating: 5 stars
Roger Rowland
5 Months ago
What an exhilarating experience. I loved every moment from the preflight introduction and safety b...
Rating: 4 stars
Suzi du Cros
Found all the members of the airfield at Tavistock kind & very helpful. Loved the glider flight. ...
Rating: 4 stars
Bob Sturtivant
Great experience, very welcoming reception from all the team and thorough briefing and calm and con...
Rating: 4 stars
Fiona Lazarus
It was everything I expected. The crew where great and put you at easy from when you arrived until ...
Rating: 4 stars
Darren Bulley
Great setup. Friendly people. Allow plenty of time as it's very dependent on the weather. Highly re...
Rating: 4 stars
Peter
Excellent day with the gliding experience at Dartmoor, really enjoyed it. Would strongly recommend
Rating: 4 stars
Harry Martin
I thoroughly enjoyed my glider experience at the Dartmoor Gliding Club. All the staff and members w...
Rating: 4 stars
Eleanor
It was a lovely gift and a great experience. Everyone was welcoming and informative and relaxed.
Rating: 4 stars
James Inchley
Thoroughly enjoyed my glider flight, although i was disapointed that i didn't get a tempory mmbersh...
Rating: 4 stars
Christopher Brockway
An alround great experience.
Rating: 4 stars
Paul harte
Totally loved it, the team were great and very knowledgeable, will absolutely be back to learn some...