Club member profile - Liam
We asked our Club members how they started gliding, what they enjoy and have achieved at Devon and Somerset Gliding Club.
Liam Vile
| Why did you start gliding? | My friend Will started gliding and invited me up for a flight, after that I was hooked. | |
| What is your most memorable flight? | My first wave flight, flying up to 5000' in smooth air and flying above the clouds was just fantastic. | |
| What keeps you motivated? | That I'm constantly learning and that with every flight I'm becoming a better pilot. | |
| Does gliding influence other areas of your life? | It has built my self confidence. | |
| What single word sums up gliding for you? | Awesome | |
| How do you manage to finance your sport? | I have received a lot of help from various trusts including the Ian Beckett fund which is run within the club, all of which I'm very grateful for! | |
| What do you like about DSGC? | There is a great junior community, as well as amazing opportunities for junior pilots such as the Ka6 that we get to fly for free and the Ian Beckett Fund. | |
| Where do you see yourself in gliding in 2 years time? | I would love to be an instructor, it would be fantastic to be able to share the sport with others. | |
| Where else have you flown? | I've flown at a handful of airfields around the country: Yeovilton, Merryfield, Upavon and Portmoak all of them offering completely different experiences. | |
| Age: | 17 years | |
| Occupation: | Full-time education | |
| Started gliding: | 2009 | |
| Number of launches: | 300 launches | |
| Number of hours: | 70 hours |
