What is a glider?
A glider is a motorless aircraft that can be flown very simply, using no energy other than the force of air currents. Flying a glider means playing with the natural elements in a lightweight, high-performance machine. It’s a unique experience.
The different options
- The first flight
During a 30-minute flight with an experienced pilot, you’ll fly over Guéret and the surrounding area to discover the Creuse countryside (price: €100).
- 3 or 6-day course
The 3 or 6-day course brings you into the club to start your introduction to flying with an instructor.
- Glider pilot certificate
Not satisfied with your first flight? Want to take the controls? Become a glider pilot and join the club!
The Club
PLANEURS EN CREUSE exists since 2012 with about twenty active members. The club has been based at the GUERET SAINT LAURENT airfield for 3 years . The aim is to diversify the airfield’s activities and make aviation accessible to everyone. From the age of 14, youngsters can learn to fly a glider, with a view to a possible career in aviation.
Guéret Saint-Laurent aerodrome (near the D4 towards Saint-Laurent)
Opening times
- Low season: Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 7pm
- In season (July and August): All week from 10am to 8pm
