Flying with RSGC is one of the most affordable ways to get into the air

As with most gliding clubs, RSGC has an annual membership fee and an extra charge for each flight based on the aerotow launch height and how long the flight lasts. There isn’t any extra charge for instruction as our instructors volunteer their time

If you’re looking to maximise your gliding potential, see our page on funding opportunities

                                   
Membership Fees*
Service£138
Entitled User**£162
Civilian***£198
Family of Member Above50%
Junior (Age 21 or less)£60
MEF Bursary****£30
Temporary/Reciprocal (Day)£15

* RSGC’s membership year runs from 1 November to 31 October. Membership fees are prorated down to a minimum figure for anyone joining part-way through the membership year

** Entitled Users include service dependents; MOD civil servants; members of the RAF Volunteer Reserves, University Air Squadrons, the Air Training Corps, the Combined Cadet Force and other cadet forces; employees of civilian contractors working permanently on the Defence Estate; and HM Forces veterans

*** Civilian membership begins with a 3‑month trial period costing £100. Civilian membership only open to those offering their services as instructors or providing genuine specialist expertise and equipment for general use by Service members

**** MEF Bursary membership lasts for three months from first flight

                                                           
Flying Fees
Aerotow Height
1000 ft*£16
2000 ft£25
3000 ft£34
4000 ft£43
5000 ft£52
above 5000 ft£10 per 1000ft

Soaring Fees**
Single Seater35p/minute
Two Seater45p/minute

* 1000ft launches are only available for training

** Soaring fees apply after the first 15 minutes of any flight in a club glider and stop at 3 hours