Gliding experience

Catching thermals and soaring is what flying in a glider is all about. Nothing quite compares to the excitement of sitting in the cockpit of one of these gracious, modern aircrafts. Gliding Experiences in England. Test your courage and head down to one of our breath-taking locations for an experience of a lifetime.

With an expert instructor on han soak up the beautiful landscapes of Surrey, Norfolk, Devon, Wales and more as you glide peacefully through blue skies.

This tranquil version of flying uses aerodynamics to keep the aircraft going. Experience the freedom and exhilaration of taking to the skies on a glider experience flight. The motorised plane is different to the Tiger Moths and aerobatic flying altogether, and sits somewhere between those and the paragliding, or microlighting experiences. Now that the Covid restrictions are easing we have restarted flying our Aerotow and Mile High experiences – you can book by simply contacting the office.

It offers the purest flying experience , with pilots reading the weather and using up-drafts to soar the skies, often for hours at a time. Perfect for someone wanting to experience the thrill of gliding ! Find out more Buy Now.

Need to buy multiple vouchers? Our flight experiences make great gifts for friends and family who appreciate something a little out of the ordinary. Flight Experiences. We have three types of flight experience available: Motor Glider. Just like a glider but with an engine.

Your glider is gently pulled high into the air with one of our tug aircraft. These gliding aircrafts are the ultimate way to fly without an engine and many people do it just for the peaceful views as they soar across the local countryside. Try your hand at gliding and you will discover the possibilities of this truly amazing adventure sport. Using the same naturally occurring currents of air that birds use to fly you can take to the skies and enjoy this exhilarating experience , no matter what your age, physical ability or background.

However, the weather plays a big part in the activity and flights can by no means be guaranteed. Winch launching is the most exhilarating way to take-off and is the only launch method routinely used at Strubby. The glider is connected to a cable approximately three-quarters of a mile long and is pulled up into the sky much like a kite. The gliding experience launched from a winch is a stand-alone experience - nothing like it. The icing on the cake was the people - warm, friendly, skilled and just plain good to be around.

Walking On Air is a charity based at the SGC, which provides gliding experiences for those with disabilities.

An adapted glider and clubhouse allows most people with disabilities exactly the same opportunities as the able bodied. Many of our members use skills they have learnt gliding as the foundation of other forms of aviation. Take the controls or just enjoy the experience as the qualified instructor is with you at all times. About gliding Using naturally-occurring currents of rising air to remain airborne, gliders can fly for hours and travel hundreds of kilometres. Learn more about the science and engineering that makes this possible.

Enjoy experiencing one of the best air activities around with an incredible hang gliding experience day! Have a look at a few of our recommendations below. If you’ve never tried paragliding before, then the Derbyshire Tandem Para gliding Experience is the perfect taster. The club flies on Bank Holidays in addition to their normal days of operation.

Our gliding holiday courses are the best way to progress, whether you want to learn to glide, learn new skills, or just have a great holiday? Click here for details. Looking for a gliding experience for yourself, or as a gift for a friend?

It really is a unique experience, it’s a gliding club full of people who share a passion and are committed to the club. For something with a little more roar, you can also try motor gliding which was an adaptation on the original 19th century design, adding a retractable motor to allow more control of the aircraft. We are a friendly gliding club located at Rufforth airfield just outside the historic city of York.

We operate a number of modern gliders to suit all requirements, from forgiving trainers to agile performance gliders.