The Flying Start is what we call our half day introductory course to gliding which includes three glider flights and a three month trial membership of Lasham.

Individual Trial Membership glider flights also include a three month trial membership of Lasham and a single glider flight.

Each glider flight is actually a gliding lesson. It starts with a tow behind an aeroplane up to 2500ft. Your instructor will be in control so this is your chance to enjoy the view across to the Isle of Wight on a good day, or look down on Basingstoke, Alton and picturesque Hampshire villages. When the tow is released you will have the opportunity to try your hand at the controls, under your instructor's expert supervision of course. Each flight will typically last between 10 - 15 minutes.

Either option makes a sensational Christmas or birthday present and they are available during the day seven days a week.

David Williams received a surprise present in the post one morning.
Read all about his day gliding at Lasham here

Call the Lasham office on 01256 384900 during office hours or follow the links to order online via our secure Paypal shopping basket.

Please Note

No alcohol must be consumed before flight. Your instructor will refuse to fly with you if he suspects you have been drinking.
People under 18 years of age will require written consent of a parent or guardian.
If you are less than 7 stone (45kg) or more than 16 stone 4lb (103.5 kg approx.), you may not be able to fly. Also very tall people, more than 6ft 4ins, will have difficulty fitting into the cockpit.
The following conditions may cause difficulty while flying. Sufferers from any of these are advised to obtain medical opinion. Bronchitis, asthma, sinus disease, ear disease, defective vision (eg, inability to read a car number plate at 25 metres - corrective glasses may be used), migraine, diabetes of any form, kidney stones, psychiatric disorders, severe motion or travel sickness, any condition requiring treatment with drugs of any kind. You are further advised that:
- If you normally wear spectacles, you should always carry a readily accessible spare pair.
- Minor illnesses, drugs and the donation of blood will probably make you temporarily unfit to fly.
Please read the Mandatory Safety Notes a copy must be signed before flying