2000ft Aerotow Yorkshire Flight
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About the experience
Experience “God’s own country” from the air as you never have before, on this 2000ft Gliding Flight above North Yorkshire! Run by Burn Gliding Club, who are based at a former WWII Bomber Command airfield near Selby, this location is perhaps one of the best in this part of the UK to experience gliding from; firstly because of its scenic surroundings that look stunning from up in the air. Secondly, its positioning means that during the summer months, what the gliding team refers to as the “Pennine wave” creates optimum thermals from which to get airborne and stay there for longer. And even in the wintertime, there’s still the same thermal effect coming from nearby power stations in Drax, Eggborough and Ferrybridge - so even when it’s cold and frosty, there’s still enjoyable gliding fun to be had. Following your brief welcome on arrival, you’ll be assigned to one of the club’s fleet of twin seater gliders. After being shown the various elements of the glider, you and an expert instructor from the club will climb into the cockpit for your flight. Released by the aerotow at 2000 ft, you can expect to be up in the air for approximately 15 minutes, as you enjoy flying in this most peaceful and majestic of aircraft - no noisy engines, just the sound of the wind whistling around you as you feel weightless in the air above the White Rose county!
- Gliding with Burn Gliding Club near Selby
- Experience the 'Pennine wave'
- See the very best of 'God's own county' from the air
- Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
- 2000ft Aerotow Flight lasts around 15 minutes
- A powered aircraft will tow you to your height for launch
- Opportunity to take the controls during your flight
- Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside
Information
Minimum Age: 13 years
Maximum Height: 192.00 cm
- Gliding takes place Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Flights generally take place between 11am and 4pm
- The booking operator will be taking bookings from September 2024 onwards
- During the summer months you may be able to go gliding in the evening
- There is a clubhouse providing hot drinks and sandwiches and there are pubs and local hotel and B and B's that can also be recommended
- Please ensure that you book this experience well in advance to avoid disappointment
- The minimum age is 13
- Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
- Maximum weight 16 stone
- Maximum height 6'3"
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch you during your experience
Locations
- North Yorkshire
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