Our pricing structure benefits greatly from the affordability we are provided as a Royal Air Force Gliding & Soaring Association Club.
There is no cheaper way to get involved in fixed wing flying in modern, high-performance gliders than through the RAFGSA.
Get airborne from:
£37.50*
*For service personnel and includes 28 day membership.
Membership Fees:
Membership Plans:
| Day Membership Single Day | £12.00 |
| Temporary Membership (Service) – 28 Days | £30.00 |
| Temporary Membership (Civilian) – 1 Day | £35.00 |
| Full Service Annual Membership | £180.00 |
| Associate (Civilian) Annual Membership | £220.00 |
Membership Terms & Conditions
Day membership only available to guests of Full / Associate members.
Temporary Membership can be upgraded to Full / Associate Membership.
Full Service Membership is available to regular, FTRS and reservist HM Forces. (Including foreign military personnel and Cadet Forces)*
Associate Membership is subject to approval from the Club Chairman*
*Additional family members / dependants can be added at a cost of £60 per person.
Flying Fees:
Winch Launches
£7.50
Average 1000-1500ft launch
Aerotows
| 1000ft | £12.00 |
| 2000ft | £21.00 |
| 3000ft | £30.00 |
| 4000ft | £39.00 |
| 5000ft | £48.00 |
Soaring Fees
| 30p per min: | 35p per min: |
| ASK 21 | Duo Discus |
| Acro | Discus |
| Astir | LS8-18 |
The first 10 minutes of every flight are without charge.
Every minute thereafter is charged at the rates dependant on aircraft type.
Motor Glider Hire
£90
SF-25C Rotax Turbo Falke
Price per hour (inc. Fuel)
All instruction is free and is provided in accordance with the British Gliding Association
Gift Vouchers / Trial Flights:
Service Personnel
Organised Groups
£60pp
1 x Aerotow
Gift Voucher
£65pp
1 x Aerotow
Civilian Personnel
Organised Groups
£70pp
1 x Aerotow
Gift Voucher
£95pp
1 x Aerotow
4 persons = minimum Group bookings size. Air Cadets, CCF, Scouts and other youth groups charged at Service rates.