This booklet is a great introduction to gliders and gliding. It describes basic flying exercises and some of the theoretical knowledge needed to understand them. Reading up on exercises beforehand will help you to better understand the instructor’s briefing and debriefing. Good preparation can save valuable time in the air and help get the most from each flight.

The Student Pilots Manual is available to buy in the club office or can be ordered from the BGA here.

An on-line copy is available here.