Welland Gliding Club and the Lyveden airfield is run by volunteers, everyone helps everyone else to fly.
Whilst you learn to fly, as a member, it will be necessary for you to assist in the general running of the club including background tasks/work parties as well as tasks on flying days.
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This video is a great example of what happens at a gliding club.
There are a multitude of tasks that are essential for the smooth running of a flying day.
(Full training will be given and as a member, you will be expected to assist with these activities).
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These consist of:
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getting gliders out of the hangar in a morning
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washing gliders
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taking gliders to the launch point
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setting up the launch point
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assisting at the launch point
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logging flight launches and landings
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using the club vehicles to retrieve gliders (once they have landed)
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taking gliders back to the hangar at the end of the day
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Assisting with hangar packing and locking up
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Don't worry, our friendly volunteers will be on hand to give full training and assistance for all of these tasks​.
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If you are interested in joining us or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Club Membership Fees
