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Flying aircraft such as gliders is a sport like no other; harnessing the natural power of the sun, pilots seek out rising air to sustain their flight for long periods of time. This energy source typically takes the form of thermals, columns of rising air travelling from the ground to typical heights of 5,000ft. Other sources of lift also exist, allowing the intrepid explorer to reach heights of over 50,000ft! Don't be fooled into thinking that gliding is slow and leisurely, revolving around height gain. 

Once a pilot has gained height, they can turn it directly into speed. High-performance gliders allow airspeeds of more than 200mph, and many pilots compete in cross-country racing. As a member of the Gliding Society, we can offer you the chance to gain a solo flying qualification and then a complete Light Aircraft or Sailplane Pilots Licence, if you choose. 

In addition to the flying activities, we also organise social events, such as barbecues, movie nights, and themed socials on Wednesdays, prior to the O2’s Let’s Disko events, where you can meet people with similar interests. Overall, we offer a unique and rewarding experience for students who are interested in aviation and adventure sports. We provide a supportive and welcoming environment for all students to learn and grow, and it can be a great way to make lasting connections and memories during your time at Leicester!

We would like to kindly inform you that next year's memberships will be available starting 1st September. There will be two options to choose from:

- **Full Membership:** £55
- **Social Membership:** £20

If you wish to participate in flying activities, we recommend purchasing the Full Membership, as the Social Membership will only provide access to our Wednesday socials and other non-flying activities. We encourage you to secure your membership early to ensure a seamless experience.

ONCE YOU HAVE BOUGHT A MEMBERSHIP, PLEASE DM US ON INSTAGRAM TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE AND RECEIVE YOUR FLYING DAYS.

We only accept current University of Leicester students.

Committee

President: Raphael Moulle

Wellbeing and Inclusion Ambassador: Rebecca Alice 

Treasurer: Kirsten Duthie

Competitions Captain: Oliver Jeffrey

Press and Publicity Officer: Kimi Varsani

Sport & Social Secretary: Frankie Mulligan

Society Secretary: Sam Trowell

 

 

 

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