Bognor Regis Gliding Club
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Contact information
City and Postal Code
Bognor Regis PO22 9FL
Coordinates
50.8020252
-0.6585431
Website https://www.brgc.co.uk
Trainings
- Learn to Glide
- Junior Gliding
- Currency flights
- Conversions
- EU Sailplane Licence
- Self-launching motor glider training
Aircrafts
- DG1001M G-CGRV
Aircraft types
- Self-launching motor glider
- Touring motor glider
- Single-seat sailplane
- Training glider
Brief description Bognor Regis Gliding Club
Bognor Regis Gliding Club is a UK gliding club based at LEC Airfield in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The club offers glider training and trial lessons, with operations described as year-round thanks to grass and asphalt surfaces.
Training references include Learn to Glide, junior gliding, self-launching motor glider instruction, and sailplane licence training. Fleet information on the site includes the DG1001M G-CGRV, a two-seat self-launching motor glider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bognor Regis Gliding Club located?
Bognor Regis Gliding Club is based at LEC Airfield, Railside Retail Park, Shripney Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9FL, United Kingdom, behind Wickes. It serves the Bognor Regis area on the south coast of England and is close to the town centre, beaches, and the South Downs region.
What licenses and training programs does Bognor Regis Gliding Club offer?
Bognor Regis Gliding Club offers training toward the EU Sailplane Licence and uses a mix of self-launching sailplanes, K21 sailplanes, and touring motor gliders for instruction. The club also lists trial lessons, intensive courses, cross-country soaring, ridge and cliff soaring, positive G aerobatics, SEP to SLMG difference training, and annual TMG/SLMG instructor checks. Radio communication training is not listed as a separate program.
How much does flight training at Bognor Regis Gliding Club cost?
A trial lesson is listed at £140, including the launch plus up to 25 minutes of flying time. Other published charges include membership from £10 per month for juniors and £30 per month for adults, winch launches at £12, and aerotows from £20 for 1,000 feet. For the most current course pricing, contact the club directly, since intensive course and training costs can vary.
What aircraft does Bognor Regis Gliding Club use for training?
The club says its training fleet mainly consists of a self-launching sailplane, K21 sailplane, and touring motor gliders. Its fleet page specifically lists a DG1001M G-CGRV, described as a two-seat high-performance self-launching motor glider. Single-seat sailplanes are also used for post-solo flying.
Is Bognor Regis Gliding Club a flying club?
Yes. Bognor Regis Gliding Club is a gliding club, and its published membership structure includes adult, junior, visiting member club, and guest of member categories. Temporary membership is also mentioned for trial lessons and certain training courses.
In which languages is training available at Bognor Regis Gliding Club?
Training information is published in English, and English is the only language listed in the available data. No other training languages are specified.
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