Mendip Gliding Club
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Contact information
City and Postal Code
Draycott BA5 3BX
Coordinates
51.2631411
-2.7340529
Trainings
- Gliding experience flights
- Group sessions
- Flying Start trial membership
- Junior membership
- Social membership
- Sailplane Pilots Licence (SPL)
- Winch launch training
- Aerotow training
- Cross-country flying
- Soaring techniques
- Solo gliding
Aircrafts
- Grob G102 Astir
- SZD-51 Junior
- Schleicher ASK-8
- Schleicher ASK-13
- SZD-50 Puchacz
- Rotax Falke
Aircraft types
- single-seat glider
- two-seat training glider
- motor-glider
Brief description Mendip Gliding Club
Mendip Gliding Club is a gliding club at Halesland Airfield near Draycott, Somerset, offering first flights, group sessions and full sailplane training.
Training follows the British Gliding Association syllabus toward the Sailplane Pilots Licence (SPL). The club also runs junior gliding, trial membership options, and visiting pilot information, with launches by winch or aerotow.
Fleet highlights include the ASK-13, ASK-8, Puchacz and Rotax Falke.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mendip Gliding Club located?
Mendip Gliding Club is based at Halesland Airfield, New Road, Draycott, Somerset, BA5 3BX, United Kingdom. The club flies from the Mendip Hills area near the village of Draycott, and its postcode is noted as large, so the club recommends searching for "Mendip Gliding Club" rather than relying on SatNav alone. The site what3words location is upward,suspend,happily.
What licenses and training programs does Mendip Gliding Club offer?
Mendip Gliding Club offers glider training from introductory flights through to early solo flight training and the Sailplane Pilots Licence (SPL). Training follows the British Gliding Association syllabus and includes winch launching, aerotow experience, soaring techniques, cross-country flying, and preparation for SPL theory and practical exams. The club also notes that once you hold an SPL, further privileges such as Touring Motor Glider, aerobatics, or instructor training may be added with additional training.
How much does flight training at Mendip Gliding Club cost?
Pricing is published on the club's website. As listed, adult membership is £425 per year, junior membership is £250, a Flying Start package is £800, and a Fixed Price to Solo package is £1,950. Introductory flights cost £70 by winch or £140 by aerotow to 2,000 feet, but you should check the club's current price list for the latest details.
What aircraft does Mendip Gliding Club use for training?
Mendip Gliding Club says it operates a modern fleet of gliders, and its training fleet includes two-seat ASK-13 gliders with dual controls. The club also offers Touring Motor Glider training, so powered sailplane experience may be available as part of some training options. For the most current fleet details, the club's aircraft page is the best source.
Is Mendip Gliding Club a flying club?
Yes. Mendip Gliding Club is a gliding club and also describes itself as a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC). It offers membership options for adult, junior, social, and visiting pilots, along with experience flights and structured training.
In which languages is training available at Mendip Gliding Club?
Training is listed in English. No additional training languages are specified on the club information provided.
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