Affordable Flying

Everybody thinks that flying equals lots of money. However, when they find out what gliding actually costs, just about everyone is pleasantly surprised.

Costs do vary from club to club, so it’s best if you check with your intended club. Lots of clubs put their costs for members on their web site so you can save time by taking a look there first. There’s links to all UK clubs’ web sites on the BGA's Where to Fly page. When reading these costs, remember that most clubs offer special pricing for younger pilots. They may not publish these (that would make their other members jealous!) so you may need to phone and ask.

As well as cheap flying at clubs, there's a whole range of financial help out there to get you flying. Take a look at the Scholarships page on the British Gliding Association’s web site.

NEW Nov 11! If you have gone solo this year then you could be eligible for £200 towards your post solo gliding. GAPAN have extended their scheme for Post Solo Air Cadets to any Junior Glider Pilot that soloed in 2011. To be eligible you must be a member of a JGC, have flown £50 worth of flying on your account and have gone solo in 2011. Priority for these scholarships will go to Air Cadets and any Junior Pilot that has not already benefited from funding in 2011.   

To apply fill in the Air Cadet form HERE. 5 places are available before Christmas so apply now!  

You can find full details about this on the Air Cadets Sponsorship page.