Dedicated Learning Weeks at the BGGC
The Dedicated Learning Week Program offers Pilots already under training, (as members of the BGGC or other BGA gliding clubs), the opportunity to arrange to fly on an intensive basis with the BGGC professional instructor. During selected weeks up to 3 people can pre-book to fly with one instructor on a dedicated basis, so avoiding the normal issues associated with a crowded flying list and ensuring a period of concentrated and consistent training.
Each five day period provides an opportunity for students to fly on a regular and reliable basis in order to make faster progress towards indiviual goals. This might include; ab-initio (pre-solo) instruction, progression to solo, bronze preparation and testing, aerobatic and aero-tow training or improving soaring your skills.
Larry Lawes , Instructor
The BGGC is pleased to be able to say that Larry will be returning as our course instructor for the 2026 season. Larry is an experienced and enthusiastic instructor who will help you get the most out from your week at Nympsfield. He may be assisted by club instructors from time to time.
Suitable for Beginners or Improvers
Members of other gliding clubs are welcome. If you are a member of another BGA club you will pay standard reciprocal membership fees, if you are not currently a member of a BGA gliding club, but have previous gliding experience (eg outside the UK) please contact the office for details.
If you have no prior experience, and have not yet joined a gliding club, you may find our All Inclusive Courses a more suitable introduction to the sport.
Courses run once a month from April to October, and run Monday-Friday inclusive.
- £160 for 5 day weeks
- £128 for bank holiday (4 day) weeks
- £100 deposit to book
Notes, Terms and Conditions
- Bookings may be made up until the start of the course, however additional notice will allow the instructor to tailor the instruction.
- Cancellations at less than 7 days notice will incur the full course fee, cancellations 7 days to one calendar month notice 50% of the course fee and those greater than one month from the scheduled start a fee of £25.
- The dedicated service will be considered to run from 0830 until the end of the normal flying day, Monday-Friday.
- The instructor will provide a dedicated service to these members which will consist of both ground instruction (lectures) in addition to flying activities.
- Students will be expected to assist in the normal pre and post flying activities, unpacking the hanger, DI’ing etc….
- While the course is running the instructor may provide a normal supervisory service to solo pilots, however instruction will not be available to anyone not on the learning week. The only exception to this is that very limited check flights may be available at the start of the day, but only with the agreement of the course members and professional instructor.
- The BGGC reserve the right to cancel a week, offering a full refund, in the event that fewer than 2 people are booked for a course.
Not Included
- Normal membership, launch and flying rates will be charged in addition to the course fee.
- Members of other BGA clubs will pay reciprocal membership fees.
- Accommodation,Meals or Travel to and from Nympsfield not included
- On-site accommodation fees (if required)
- Basing your own tent or caravan on-site (see Note 5)
Dedicated Learning Week Availability
| Dates | Availability | Fee |
| 30th March – 3rd April 2026 | Fully Booked | £160 |
| 20th April – 24th April 2026 | Available | £160 |
| 11th May – 15th May 2026 | Available | £160 |
| 1st June – 5th June 2026 | Available | £160 |
| 22nd June – 26th June 2026 | Available | £160 |
| 13th July – 17th July 2026 | One place left | £160 |
| 27th July – 31st July 2026 | Fully Booked | £160 |
| 17th Aug – 21st Aug 2026 | Fully Booked | £160 |
| 7th Sept – 11 Sept 2026 | Cancelled | £160 |
| 28th Sept – 2nd Oct 2026 | Available | £160 |