The Club is continuing its Cadet Training Scheme, with the aim of making the facilities of the club available to a number of younger people at a reduced cost, to promote gliding amongst the young. Places are available for up to four cadets, and cadet membership lasts for one year. The scheme ususally starts around August of each year.

It is hoped that cadets will progress to going solo, and go on to become full members of the club (although this is not a precondition). The mimimum age to fly a glider solo is 16 years.

The number of lessons required before a student is ready to fly solo varies greatly.

The three main factors which influence this are age, ability and continuity of training.

Application forms are available from the club, and should be returned by the specified date.

For further information on the cadet scheme, please contact the Secretary.

home page