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Gliding Clubs

A club, a first flight, and a different way into aviation.

Ask about introductory flights, instruction, membership, launch fees and availability. Age, medical and licensing requirements vary by country and club; confirm them before booking. Gliding training is separate from powered-aircraft PPL, CPL and ATPL courses.

United Kingdom

Lasham Gliding Society

Lasham Airfield, Hampshire, England

gliding society offering trial lessons with an instructor and a learn-to-glide course; new members welcome.

Club & training details

Official source checked 2 Nov 2026

United Kingdom

London Gliding Club

Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England

gliding club offering an introductory flight experience and an ongoing learn-to-fly pathway.

Club & training details

Official source checked 2 Nov 2026

Australia

Lake Keepit Soaring Club

Keepit, New South Wales

soaring club offering trial flights, weekend tuition, and intensive beginner training courses.

Club & training details

Official source checked 2 Nov 2026

Canada

SOSA Gliding Club

Rockton, Ontario

volunteer-run gliding club offering introductory flights and instruction for people learning to fly gliders.

Club & training details

Official source checked 2 Nov 2026

United States

Mid-Georgia Soaring Association

Monroe Airport, Georgia

soaring club offering discovery flights and member flight instruction.

Club & training details

Official source checked 2 Nov 2026

South Africa

Cape Gliding Club

Worcester Airfield, Western Cape

gliding club offering introductory experience flights and ab-initio courses for complete beginners.

Club & training details

Official source checked 2 Nov 2026