Two types of Glider are used in the Air Cadet Gliding Organisation.

Launched by a winch, then flown on a number of exercises to demonstrate the controls & techniques of gliding.

Takes off under its own power, then when at operating height the engine can be switched off & the aircraft flown as a glider.

There are a number of gliding courses open to cadets, initially cadets will be given the opportunity of a Glider Induction Course (GIC) that will give a basic introduction to gliding.

Cadets who are a little older & are able to meet the medical requirement  may be offered a Gliding Scholarship (GS), which may take them to solo standard & could culminate in a solo flight.

For those who demonstrate exceptional ability an Advanced Gliding course is available, which could lead eventually to the cadet becoming an Instructor on a Gliding School.