Welcome to Devon and Somerset Gliding Club
Want to learn to glide? .. Start by buying a Trial lesson - (they make a great present)
The Devon and Somerset Gliding Club is the largest gliding club in the South West and has allowed its members to enjoy the magic of gliding for 60 years. We have a modern fleet of club gliders, good club facilities and a team of BGA qualified instructors who provide training to help new members let slip the surly bonds of earth and dance the skies on laughter-silvered wings. The club is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
We offer trial lessons and flying courses for the aspiring glider pilot, as well as conversion or advanced courses for experienced pilots. Whatever your skill level and flying experience, Devon and Somerset Gliding Club (DSGC) is the place for you, and the challenges and rewards keep on coming, whatever level you reach.
Trial lessons
If you would like to take up gliding, or are looking for a thrilling day out, or an unusual gift, a trial lesson is an ideal introduction to this exhilarating sport. Use our online system to book a trial lesson.
Booking slots for Trial lessons are available.
Junior gliding
Devon and Somerset Gliding Club (DSGC) actively encourages young people to take up the sport of gliding, pilot training can start from as young as 12 or 13 years.
Summer courses
Summer training courses run from April - September. Courses are a really great way to learn how to fly gliders.
Course dates and bookings for 2025 are now open.
Group evenings
Group evenings / corporate days are a brilliant way for a group of friends, work colleagues, social or youth group to get together for an evening in the summer and experience the thrill of flying a glider and getting a unique view of the Devon countryside. Bookings for Groups days / evenings in 2025 will open in the New Year.
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