Check out this expertly flown glider winch launch by Loughborough University pilot Dom! Could this be you? Fancy learning to fly, or just curious to see the world from above? Visit www.buckminstergc.co.uk to find out more, and book a glider, motorglider or microlight trial flight!Learning to glide is one of the most affordable ways into aviation, with instruction provided by our amazing team of dedicated instructors, at no cost on top of your club membership! Do something amazing, learn to fly i

1850ft in 53 seconds, with a 15 knot headwind! Glider winch launching is one of my favourite ways to launch, and actually very affordable. It costs around £7-10 at most gliding clubs in h the UK, but you don’t always get the same height as you would in an aerotow. But they are incredibly fun! 🤩 Want to try gliding today? Take a look at the @britishglidingassociation website for more details. #aviation #gliding #ask21 #pilotlife #flighttraining #clouds #aviatrix #femalepilot #winchlaunch #oxford

Newsreel: Detroit glider manufacturers conduct flying tests near Orion in 1920s

Glider Timeline