Aerotow or Two Winch Launch Glider Flight
About this experience
Gliders are the ultimate way to fly without an engine. You will experience the total tranquillity of soaring and circling on the thermals, drifting silently on the wind in a dual control glider. After a short briefing from your British Gliding Association instructor, you’ll be able to climb aboard your glider for an Aerotow or Two Winch launches and begin your unforgettable flight. You'll take the controls during your flight, under expert instruction and if you get hooked, this first lesson counts towards a Glider Pilot's certificate.
SKU: PGLIDA
For 1
participant12 Months
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“Aerotow Launch Glider Flight”
Although having flown an Auster solo many years ago, this experience exceeded my wildest imagination mainly due to the instruction from my Pilot/Instructor on this occasion. I will probably have a few more lessons to fully understand dynamics of the influence of meteorological conditions on keeping a glider in the air. Many thanks to my Daughter and Kent Gliding Club.
What's Included
- Introduction to gliding, safety and controls
- One-to-one training from a BGA licensed instructor
- One Aerotow flight of 15 - 30 minutes or two Winch launch flight of 7-10 minutes each (according to weather conditions)
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
You will be briefed by your instructor and then it’s out to the airfield. Your introduction to gliding will often include helping out with various tasks associated with gliding – keeping the log, preparing to launch gliders and such as you wait your turn to fly. Gliding is very much a team effort and this is why it is such a sociable sport. You will then be able to take your 15-30 minute Aerotow flight or your two Winch Launch Gilder flights of 7-10 minutes each (depending on location and subject to weather conditions). This silent and graceful way to fly is what many people do to enjoy seeing the world from a different point of view.
Location
Locations shown shouldn't be used for route planning
Yorkshire and Humber
- York, Yorkshire
East of England
- Sandy, Bedfordshire
South East
- Dover, Kent
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- Challock, Kent
South West
- Barnstaple, Devon
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 12 (under 18’s need parental/guardian consent)
- Minimum height: 5ft
- Maximum height: 6ft 4in
- Maximum weight: 15 stone
- Participants should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft
- Spectators are welcome to wait at the airfield while you take your flight
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
Dates and times vary dependant on your chosen location, some are open seven days a week and others just two, so please call your chosen centre to find out more.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience.
Please also note that Cambridge Gliding Club are unable to accept new bookings until April 2022. Their 2022 dates will be released in March.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Customer Reviews
“Aerotow Launch Glider Flight”
Although having flown an Auster solo many years ago, this experience exceeded my wildest imagination mainly due to the instruction from my Pilot/Instructor on this occasion. I will probably have a few more lessons to fully understand dynamics of the influence of meteorological conditions on keeping a glider in the air. Many thanks to my Daughter and Kent Gliding Club.
“Brilliant experience”
A very friendly and thoroughly enjoyable time. People 'mucked in' and helped even when it wasn't their turn. A real community time and the flying was very exciting. Recommended!
“Towing glider flight Eaglescott Devon ”
Absolutely amazing. Super organised and super friendly people