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The
club has two K13 two seat gliders, which are used for training
pilots to solo standard. These rugged gliders are of a tubular
steel frame and wood construction.
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Once
solo, pilots can convert to the K8, which has simiilar handling
to the K13. We have two K8's. One is syndicated, but is still
available for use by members.
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The
two Grob Astirs are of GRP construction and can fly further
from the same height than the K8s. These are popular for cross-country
tasks.
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The
DG505 is a well equipped and high performance two seat glider
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The
Slingsby T21 is a vintage open cockpit side-by-side two seat
glider, which is great fun to fly on warm summer days.
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There are also about 20 privately owned gliders in the club, most
of which are syndicated. The syndicates typically consist of two or three
members who share the operating costs.
The types include Astir CS, Capstan, Cirrus, DG100, DG101, Glasflugel,
Jantar-3, K6, LS6, Libelle, Mini Nimbus, Pilatus B4, and Skylark.
A secondhand glider could cost between £2,000 and £20,000
depending on the age, condition and performance.
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