We are the Midlife Hikers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Another chance to fly a 2-seat glider at the Wolds Gliding Club, Pocklington (with a qualified Instructor, of course!)
We start the evening with a briefing at 6:00pm before heading out to take winch launches to 1000ft. Your instructor will do the take-off and landing, and demonstrate that an engine is not absolutely necessary to fly! They will let you have a go controlling the aircraft if you wish. The flight should last around 5-10 mins depending on the conditions and will allow aerial views of Pocklington and the Wolds.
The cost is £26pp for your first flight and an additional £16 if you would like a second flight. We keep flying until everyone has had enough, or it gets dark! Feel free to bring snacks or a picnic to eat at the launch point.
Spectators are also welcome, there is no pressure to fly.
Afterwards we will have a drink or two at the clubhouse.
If anyone might like to camp at the club campsite or stay in a bunk room before the Pocklington-Millington walk the following day, please let me know in advance.
Please note that this event is open to Ramblers members only. There is also a weight limit in the gliders of 102kg/16 stone.
If you would like to take part, send Mark an email mwcass@gmail.com to express interest (including your membership number) and he will send you details on how to pay. Places will be limited so first to pay will have priority and be first to fly!
Wolds Gliding Club, Hodsow Lane, Pocklington, YO42 1NP (near the Shell garage)
