Wolds Gliding Club set to host a soaring open day

The event, which takes place on Saturday, June 21 between 9am and 7pm, will offer the chance to take a thrilling flight, launching more than 1,000ft before gliding back to earth.

Members at the club will also showcase the airfield’s history, conduct hanger tours, and enlighten visitors about the joys of flying.

There’s also the chance to operate the flying simulator, or just enjoy the refreshments on offer.

People can just turn up and fly (first come, first served) with a winch flight priced at £30 and a motor glider flight costing £50.

A spokesperson said: “Come join us for our open day on Saturday, June 21.

“There’s a chance to sample the joys of a winch launch or a flight in our motor glider, learn about our amazing club, and find out what it’s like to be a member.

"You’ll be launched using our winch system, which will accelerate you from zero to 60mph in a couple of seconds, then you’ll point skywards and climb to 1,000ft in around 10 seconds before gliding back down. Great fun!

"You can begin your soaring journey (no booking required – just turn up and fly) or enjoy watching the action with a brew and bacon sandwich from our clubhouse cafe.”

There some restrictions on who can fly in a glider:

•A pilot must weigh between 50kg and 100kg fully clothed (limits are based on the ‘balance’ of the glider not the ‘strength’)

•A pilot must be between 1.5m and 1.9m in height (in order to reach the controls and close the canopy)

•The minimum age is 12yrs (no maximum)

•You must be physically able to get in and out of a glider (similar to getting in/out a bath)

•Visit www.wolds-gliding.com/openday2025 for more information about the event.