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learning

Becoming a glider pilot is easier than you think. All instruction is handled by trained and qualified instructors using the best training equipment available. This ensures consistent, and rapid progress.
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Following national training standards, a pilot who learns at LGC will be confident of flying and landing anywhere. Mastering the basics isn't the end of the sport either; advanced cross country and aerobatics training are readily available.

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play like a bird
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Who says learning isn't fun?
Chase your friends round the sky, and
then retire to the bar to have a wee boast.
ground school
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Most of learning to fly gliders is done in the air. When you are ready this is reinforced with courses covering aerodynamics, weather, air law, and radio techniques.
debriefing
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after every flight you will get to talk through what you
have achieved and what you need to work on next.
advanced cross country instruction
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all levels of cross country instruction are available
at the London Gliding Club, including flying with
members of the British Gliding Team.
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London Sailplanes Ltd, Trading as the London Gliding Club.
Tring Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2JP
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play like a birdWho says learning isn't fun?Chase your friends round the sky, andthen retire to the bar to have a wee boast.ground schoolMost of learning to fly gliders is done in the air. When you are ready this is reinforced with courses covering aerodynamics, weather, air law, and radio techniques.debriefingafter every flight you will get to talk through what you have achieved and what you need to work on next.advanced cross country instructionall levels of cross country instruction are available at the London Gliding Club, including flying withmembers of the British Gliding Team.