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Pay As You Fly Membership Fees at South Wales Gliding Club

Become a member today with an annual membership & pay for your flying as you go.

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Full flying membership costs £400 per year & is charged annually. There are discounts for Students & for those who are above State Pension Age.

You will then pay for each flight that you take, aerotows typically cost about £35 (based on a launch to 2,000 feet) & winch launches cost £7.40. When flying in club gliders you will also pay an airtime fee which contributes towards the running costs of the glider (insurance, maintenance etc).

We are a volunteer run club, including our instructors & tug pilots, this helps us to keep the costs of flying comparatively low; however, it means that members are generally expected to help out around the airfield.

As well as learning to fly, you will also be trained on a ground skills syllabus which teaches you how to carry out each of the important jobs on the airfield, such as launching gliders, packing/unpacking the hanger & driving the various ground vehicles. This training takes place informally during the normal club flying day, experienced members will show you the ropes & get you up to speed before you know it.

If you are considering becoming a member, why not visit the club on a Saturday or Sunday & have a chat to some of the members.