Dorset Gliding Club, situated close to the Purbeck Hills is a friendly local club that welcomes visitors and new members. The club is affiliated to the British Gliding Association.
We fly most weekends and some weekdays during the summer. If you are interested in gliding and would like to find out more then please browse this site or why not pay us a visit or apply for a trial lesson.
INFORMATION FOR VISITING PILOTS
Visiting glider pilots intending to fly their own glider from the field, please use the contact form.
Due to planning and leasing constraints, we can only give permission for motor gliders from other clubs to visit the field.
No other powered aircraft can be accepted.
INFORMATION FOR VISITORS
Our members and instructors will be delighted to talk to you and show you around, but we do ask that you report to the clubhouse and observe safety regulations for an active airfield. Tea, coffee, cold drinks and toilet facilities are available at the clubhouse. Please read the safety information below.
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Unauthorised cars are not permitted on the airfield. Please use the car park provided.
Keep to the boundary fence when walking on the airfield.
Keep a constant lookout all round. You may not hear an approaching glider. Gliders may land from any direction and at any point on the airfield.
If an approaching glider is heading towards you, STAND STILL. The pilot will avoid you.
Keep well away from launch cables. They may move without warning. Look out for falling cables.
Do not walk in front of a glider with its wings level. It may be about to take off.
Gliders can be severely damaged by mishandling on the ground. Do not attempt to handle a glider unless specifically asked and make the person aware that you are a visitor.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
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Glider Facility Fee at Dorset Gliding Club £155.00 |
Pay your Landing Fee at Eyres Field |
Country Membership (Full Flying) to Dorset Gliding Club. £206.00 |
Junior Country Membership to Dorset Gliding Club. £206.00 |
New Joiners Membership (Full Flying Fee + £80) to Dorset Gliding Club. £492.00 |
Junior Full Flying Membership (under 21) to Dorset Gliding Club. £206.00 |
Associate Membership to Dorset Gliding Club. £52.50 |
Get the opportunity to put your hands on the controls of a glider, with this glider trial lesson from Dorset… |
Find-out what gliding is all about, with this one day course with Dorset Gliding Club. |
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Services
If you are interested in flying then maybe you should consider a trial lesson. You could also spend some time at Eyres’ field to get a feel of the club before making any decision about membership.
Once you are a member of the club instruction is free, yes free! You only pay for the type of launch you have and for the time you spend in the air. All prices are detailed in the price list.
From your first lesson onwards you will follow a syllabus laid down by the British Gliding Association and follow their badge scheme. Instruction will be with one of our qualified instructors in a two seat dual-control glider. Instruction is at your pace, to suit your budget. We do not pressure anyone towards going solo, in fact, some people prefer to always fly with an instructor, we have some members who do not fly at all, they simple enjoy the community of the club.
Not only can you learn to fly a glider but you will also learn the rules and procedures required for the safe running of the airfield; how to handle gliders and equipment, how launches are managed, how to inspect gliders, equipment and general airfield safety. Once experienced you might also learn how to operate the winch for launching gliders. The emphasis is always on safety both in the air and on the ground.
As the club is run by its members for its members you are expected to get involved and assist with the operation of the airfield. Running a gliding club needs many varied skills and your skills might complement the existing skill base – as well as learning to fly a glider you might also learn other new skills.
Trial Lesson
The trial lesson lasts for around 15-20 minutes and you will get the opportunity to take the controls and get your first real feel of controlling a glider. If you are hooked then the next step would be membership of the club. You’ll be issued with a log book and progress card and your training will commence.