"Pilot" rated hang glider pilots
If you already hold a HG Pilot rating (hill or winch), we will start your
training by having a single tandem flight with one of our instructors. This
helps familiarise you with the technical aspects, positioning and feel of
being towed by the tug.
Once the tandem flight is completed, you will need a minimum of 8 further
solo training flights to complete the specified exercises and gain the conversion
to the new rating.
A pilot will normally complete the rating in 2 sessions. All training is
performed in smooth air conditions and often in the evenings.
"CP" rated pilots
If you are CP rated, we bring you up to the aerotow standard by simply increasing
the number of tandem flights. This speeds your progress towards your first
solo aerotow flight.
Once you have undertaken sufficient tandem flights, you simply complete
a number of solo flights to practice the tasks and get the rating.
The number of tandem flights required will depend on your flying experience
and the rate at which you progress during the conversion.
The price of £349 (inc. VAT) includes 1 tandem and 8 solo aerotow flights. If further tandem flights are required before solo, these are charged at £120 (inc.). Once the course requirements have been met, any further solo flights are charged at £14 to 1000' QFE, then £4 for each additional 500'. Please contact us for more details.