What is it like to fly without an engine? What natural forces keep an airplane in the air?: Answers to these and other questions will be available from Thursday, April 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Sportgemeinschaft Aero Salzgitter.

The course teaches the basics of aerodynamics and aviation meteorology. Participants will learn how the aircraft instruments and controls work and, after the theory, experience what flying feels like: taking off in a two-seater with a flight instructor!

Information:

The introductory course "Gliding" begins on Thursday, April 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (and on two further Thursdays: April 20 and 27) at the clubhouse of the Sportgemeinschaft Aero Salzgitter (gliding site at Salzgittersee).

The three dates are for theory and information. The fourth additional flight date will be agreed individually between the participants and the Sportgemeinschaft Aero Salzgitter during the course. The course costs 95 euros and also includes the cost of the flight.

Prerequisites for participation:

Normal physical fitness (as for longer bike rides), no serious illnesses; maximum body weight of 100 kilograms; maximum height of two meters and at least 14 years old.

If you have any questions, please contact the Volkshochschule (0 53 41 / 839-36 04).

Registrations can only be made in writing: Städtische Volkshochschule Salzgitter, Thiestraße 26 a, 38226 Salzgitter, Fax: 0 53 41 / 839-49 40.