622vgs runs weekend Gliding Scholarship (GS) courses all year. We also run 3 one week residential courses every year. On the GS course each trainee will:

• fly up to 40 launches
• learn the primary and secondary effects of controls
• learn to control the glider in straight and turning flight, and to prevent stalls
• be able to take off, fly a circuit and land
• demonstrate knowledge of the rules of the air and principles of flight

To be nominated for a GS you will need to:

• apply to your squadron Commanding Officer
• be at least 16 years old
• have parental consent to fly signed in your 3822 or RoS book
• be certified as medically fit by your GP on a RAF Medical Form 6424 which is valid for up to 2 years
• be able to commit to attend every training day until you complete your course

On successful completion of the GS, graduating trainees receive wings to wear on their uniform: