Experience flying without an engine as you peacefully glide
over the British countryside in virtual silence whilst taking
in the sights. There is no better way to fly than a glider flying
experience, see why gliding has become such a popular hobby.
Glider Flights (with winch launch) - £55 Let us introduce you to this absorbing sport at some of the top clubs in the country. It's a fantastic chance to experience the excitement of powerless flight. After a pre-flight briefing, you will be strapped into the glider with your instructor. The glider is attached to a winch by a cable, and in a few moments you will be airborne! Once the cable is released you will search out some thermals and then gently glide back down to earth. The length of the flight itself will vary according to conditions, but may be 5 - 10 minutes....more Location: Dover (Kent), Nr Colchester (Essex), Skillington (Lincolnshire)
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Gliding Discovery Flight - £95 Feel your spirits soar as you glide effortlessly through the sky. Try gliding and experience the extraordinary sensations of speed and silence that come from flying in one of these spectacular and graceful craft. Your trial lesson will last between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the weather conditions in which time you will learn how to turn and manoeuvre the glider and perhaps even have a go at taking the controls yourself....more Location: Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Essex (South East), Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire (Midlands) Brecon, Denbigh (Wales), Devon (South West)
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Glider Flights (with aerotow launch) - £99 After your first flight you'll be hooked on this superb sport. Why? It's much more challenging than powered flight - you need a lot of skill to keep a glider airborne - knowing how to recognise lift (rising air), where to find it and how to use it. But it's also great fun - effectively you become just like a bird - you often rise up in thermals alongside birds! After a pre-flight briefing, you will be strapped into the glider with your instructor. The glider is attached to another aircraft which will tow you into the sky! Once the cable is released you search out some thermals and then gently glide back down to earth. Unforgettable! The length of the flight itself will vary according to weather conditions, but is likely to be around 15 to 20 minutes. NB: At some locations you may get two winch launched flights or one soaring flight instead....more Location: Nympsfield (Gloucestershire), Sandy (Bedfordshire), Nr Colchester (Essex), Rufforth (York), Talgarth (Powys), Marlow (Buckinghamshire), Skillington (Lincolnshire), Brackley (Northamptonshire)
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Gliding Half Day Mini Course - £129 Be free as a bird as you soar on thermals over the beautiful English countryside. These exhilarating Winch Launch Glider Flight lessons will take you to between 1000 and 1500 feet above the ground. You will be able to see far across the rolling English countryside on this course to remember. The lessons will last between 5 and 20 minutes in which time you will learn to turn and manoeuvre the glider. (4 Winch launch lessons)...more Location: Surrey (South East)
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Gliding Day (3 flights) - £179 Sail and soar through the skies. Let us introduce you to this absorbing sport at some of the top clubs in the country. It's a fantastic chance to experience the excitement of powerless flight. This full day of gliding will really get you into the sport. Aside from doing around 3 flights (although the precise number will depend on weather and other conditions), you will be able to see other aspects of a gliding club - helping with the launches etc.. It's a great day out!...more Location: Sandy (Bedfordshire) Nr Colchester (Essex) Rufforth (York) Skillington (Lincolnshire)
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Tandem Hang Gliding - 30 minutes - £199 Here´s your chance to fly with the birds in a specially designed tandem hang glider. The flight is designed to take you to a height of 3000ft towed behind a CAA approved tug microlight, in the company of an experienced BHPA qualified tandem hang gliding instructor.
The hang glider is equipped with its own undercarriage which eliminates the need for running on take off and landing and is therefore suitable for all age groups and people with disabilities. After an introduction to the equipment and a pre flight briefing, you will be harnessed into the hang glider with your instructor. The microlight will start, and begin towing the glider and it´s occupants into the air for a thrilling ride, gaining height, all the while taking in the views. Once the towline is jettisoned you and your instructor will glide free and silent in complete awe of the spectacular views overlooking the beautiful countryside.... an experience shared with the birds. You may even take the controls and fly the hang glider yourself or enjoy the thrill of limited aerobatics.
Group Size: It'll be just you and the pilot....more Location: Sywell, Northamptonshire;
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Deluxe Gliding - £219 Let us introduce you to this absorbing sport at one of the country's most prestigious gliding clubs. Set close to the Chilterns, this professionally run club is the perfect place to introduce you to the thrill of powerless flights. Your half day at the club includes three flights by aero tow, course notes, all tuition, and a month's club membership (giving you reduced rates for flying) so you can return for more if you wish!
Please note that the precise number of flights and the duration of flights may vary according to the weather conditions. Your flights are likely to be all together, either in the morning or the afternoon, but the club encourages you to spend the full day there so that you can really get involved.
Group Size: It'll just be you and the instructor. Weather Dependent: Yes...more Location: Wycombe Air Park (Marlow, Buckinghamshire)
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Gliding Full Day Course - £229 Be free as a bird as you soar on thermals over the beautiful English countryside. These exhilarating Winch Launch Glider Flight lessons will launch you to between 1000 and 1500 feet above the ground. You will be able to see far across the rolling English countryside on this course to remember. The lessons will last between 5 and 20 minutes (depending on weather conditions) in which time you will learn to turn and manoeuvre the glider. (8 Winch launch lessons)...more Location: Godstone, Surrey (South East)
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