Rangers Gliding Experience
We have a very exciting opportunity for Rangers to earn their Height badges!
What: Trial gliding lessons
When 5th September 5pm
Where: Nene Valley Gliding club, Upwood, Ramsey
Cost: £56
Who: Rangers, as a unit or on their own. Leaders will be attending from County.
After arrival at NVGC, a safety briefing will be given, after which visitors will be escorted out onto the airfield to the launch point, where the details of the gliders, how to get in and out and other important points will be demonstrated. Each visitor will then fly with a fully qualified instructor with each flight lasting between 6 and 10 minutes. During the first flight a visitor may either sit back and enjoy the pure gliding experience or have the controls demonstrated by the instructor and try a bit of basic glider handling themselves - the choice is entirely the visitor’s.
There is a weight limit and the maximum weight to be able to fly is 225 lbs (100 kg).
After flying is completed, a buffet is arranged in the clubhouse, Introductory Flight Certificates are issued and there is always a lot of chat about the gliding experience. Rangers or Leaders who would like to spectate can join us just for the buffet for £5
You can attend with your unit or on your own and meet other Rangers from across the county.
Once you have booked the office will send a permission form which MUST be completed by two weeks after booking, or your place will be offered to the next person.