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 are offered to members and visitors alike and run from April - September. Courses are a really great way to learn how to fly gliders.
Bookings for Courses in 2024 are open
Go Gliding Women
Devon and Somerset Gliding Club will be running a Women Go Gliding event on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April to introduce more women to the experience of aviation and soaring flight.
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DSGC will be running a Women Go Gliding event on Sat 27th and Sun 28th April to introduce more women to the experience of aviation and soaring flight.
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