Want to experience the thrill of flight? We're more than happy to take you along and get you up in the air, especially on a good flying day! Since we are busy with normal training, courses and the like, it is essential that you contact us in advance. Please sign up to our mailing list to sign up for flights, instructions on the contact page.
£95 gets you your first flight and club membership for the rest of the academic year.
Flights are in our modern two-seater glider with a qualified instructor and generally last about 20 minutes. If you want, you'll be able to take the controls and fly the aircraft yourself! We'll explain everything you need to know. You might also want to have a look at the introduction and FAQ.
It's a good idea to bring:
The airfield can be wet and muddy, so please don't wear your best shoes and definitely no heels. A good solid pair of trainers or walking shoes is fine. Skirts aren't advisable, as they are not compatible with the parachute harness.
Food is available on weekends and Tuesdays via a small cafe at the airfield. It serves bacon/sausage/egg rolls, and soup for lunch. You may wish to bring your own food, especially if you're flying during the week and the cafe isn't open.
We usually spend a full day at Portmoak and return in the late afternoon/early evening. If there is time and you want to it may be possible for you to have another flight on the day, although this is not covered in the trial flight cost and will be charged at our usual (but very reasonable) flying rates.
We are only able to offer trial flights to students of the University of Edinburgh, including the Edinburgh College of Art. If you are interested in gliding but are not part of the university we suggest that you contact the Scottish Gliding Centre who offer trial flights to the public.
