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Gliding Winch Launch Flight in Lincolnshire

Gliding Winch Launch Flight in Lincolnshire

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Restrictions

Minimum Height: 152.00 cm

Maximum Height: 195.00 cm

Maximum Weight: 100.00 kg

  • Valid for 12 months
  • Saltby Airfield
  • Flexible Booking
  • Gift Pack Options
  • Free Exchanges
  • Instant Delivery

About the experience

Gliding in Lincolnshire is an unforgettable experience, and a winch launch flight offers an exciting introduction to engine-free flying. Taking off from Saltby Airfield near Grantham, you will be launched skywards by a powerful winch cable in a rapid burst of speed. Accelerating from 0–60 mph in just a few seconds, the launch is fast, thrilling and full of adrenaline. Once released, the flight becomes calm and peaceful as you glide above the patchwork countryside of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, soaking up the views below. With an experienced instructor on board to guide you through the basics of gliding, this winch launch flight combines excitement with stunning scenery. The club operates seven days a week, weather permitting, and is easily accessible from major roads across the East Midlands.

  • Enjoy two introductory glider flights launched by a high-speed winch
  • Enjoy 10-15 mins of flying time (dependent of conditons)
  • Recieve 1-month temporary membership to the gliding club
  • This voucher is valid for One person

  • A gliding experience using a winch launch
  • Receive a welcome and safety briefing from an experienced instructor

Introductory Glider Flights (Winch Launch)

  • Two glider flights, launched by a high-speed winch
  • 10-15 minutes of flying time, depending on conditions
  • Opportunity to experience flying the glider (optional)
  • 1-month temporary membership to the gliding club

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  • Can I buy a flying experience as a gift voucher?
  • Yes. All flying experiences are available as gift vouchers, making them ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or unique gifts.
  • Do I need to choose a date when buying?
  • No. You are purchasing a flexible voucher, not booking a date. The recipient will redeem the voucher and choose a suitable date later.
  • How is the voucher delivered?
  • You can choose between instant eVoucher delivery by email or a physical gift pack. Delivery options, including next-day delivery, are shown at checkout.

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Important Information

  • No minimum age limits
  • Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
  • Weight restrictions: minimum 6.5 stone (40kg), maximum 16 stone (100kg)
  • Height restrictions: minimum 5ft (152cms) maximum 6ft 5ins (195cms)

  • Weekdays and weekends throughout the year

Location:

  • Saltby Airfield, Skillinton, Lincolnshire
  • Conveniently located just off the A1 south of Grantham on the Leicestershire/Lincolnshire Border

Minimum Height: 152.00 cm

Maximum Height: 195.00 cm

Maximum Weight: 100.00 kg

  • Although specific launch or flying types can be requested, the flight and aircraft type will be chosen by the instructor on the day, taking weather conditions and other factors into account
  • Spectators are welcome to watch the lesson from the clubhouse

How the Voucher Works

  • Purchase the voucher online
  • Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
  • Redeem online to select location and date
  • Enjoy your experience

Customer Reviews for the Gliding Winch Launch Flight in Lincolnshire

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Tessa
Everyone was very welcoming. The flight was great and I was given the chance to take the controls of the glider myself when we were up, although I wasnt great at flying in a straight line It was all well organised at Buckminster Gliding Club and I would thoroughly recommend it. Best to use a voucher in the summer months though when there is a better chance of thermals and a longer flight. They did very kindly give me a second flight but that was at their discretion and not part of the deal.
Greg
Great day out. Warm friendly people. Just at the right pace. Two glider flights very well done by th club. Very recommended
Georgina, by email
After some rainy days we finally made it up on a cold January day for a fantastic gliding experience at the Grantham Airfield..and there were thermals We both had a go and the birthday boy stayed up for nearly an hour with his tutor and I, as a passenger, broke the January record at over an hour
Customer Review from Feefo,
Service rating excellent great experience, would use this againProduct rating excellent wonderful time was had, would recommend this experience to anyone without a doubt
Colin Harrison
03 July 2026
Superb experience, highly recommended I knew I was going to enjoy it but it exceeded my expectations. The actual flights were brilliant recommend having a go yourself if the instructor lets you. However the experience was much more than that the opportunity to get involved with preparing the aircraft for flight was very interesting, and all the members at the club were really friendly and welcoming. Special thanks to Bill my instructor who was a star

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