Mile High Motorgliding Lesson - Devon
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Embark on an exhilarating motorized glider trial flight over Devon, taking off from Dunkeswell Airfield. Experience the stunning vistas of Devon's coastline and countryside from the air. Dunkeswell, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just north of Honiton, offers the thrill of soaring on excellent rising currents. For the adventurous, we highly recommend the Mile High flight. On this flight, you'll ascend to one mile high and witness panoramic views of both the north and south Devon coasts before soaring through the skies. The motorized gliders at Dunkeswell offer the perfect blend of power and serenity - take off under your own power, climb to your desired altitude, and then glide in silence to savour the tranquillity of powerless flight. With their large domed cockpit glass, the Scheibe Rotax Falke motorgliders provide exceptional in-flight visibility. Seating is side-by-side, allowing you to sit next to your pilot instructor and observe their actions. Furthermore, the aircraft features dual controls, giving you a chance to take the reins and pilot the motorglider over Devon yourself!
- Motorised glider flights out of Dunkeswell Airfield
- Climb under your own power, cut the engine and glide
- A choice of flight durations offered for you
- See amazing sights of the Devon and the Jurassic coast
- Mile High Flight
- Trial flying lesson in a motor glider
- Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
- Receive instruction and handle to controls during your flight
- Great photo opportunities and sights of the Devonshire countryside
Mile-High Flight
- Climb high over the countryside under the power of the engine
- Reach 1 mile above sea-level before the engine is shut-down
- You will slowly drift down using rising air currents to soar
- See both North and South coasts, Dartmoor and Exeter, on good visibility days you may even see the south coast of Wales
- The perfect experience to try both gliding and powered flight
- Flight time is approximately 45 minutes
- The Voucher can be shipped to you as a Gift Pack by post.
- Or choose the free, instant e-voucher delivery option.
- We offer same day dispatch, a choice of packaging and free exchanges.
Information
- Minimum age 10
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Maximum weight 16.5 stone (105 kg)
- Maximum height 6ft 8ins (2.03 metres)
- Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- All dates are subject to availability and weather conditions
Minimum Age: 10 years
Maximum Height: 203.20 cm
Maximum Weight: 105.00 kg
- Participants must call on the morning of their flight to check weather conditions are suitable
- Light snacks, meals and refreshments can be purchased from the on-site Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant
- The South West Airfields Heritage Trust photographic museum is also located at Dunkeswell and is open to visitors (check opening times if you plan to visit)
- Spectators are welcome
Locations
- Devon
Customer Reviews for the Mile High Motorgliding Lesson - Devon
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Gary Blackmore
Ian was a terrific pilot and company - very informed and reassuring so thanks! Stunning views and flight and incredible you get to steer too - an utterly fabulous experience - thanks so much!
William Tuft
Great Aircraft. Ian was very calm and confident pilot. Altogether a great experience .
Norman Denham
After a couple of weather delays, my first ever glider experience was fixed. It being a powered glider added to the experience, since more height could mean a view of both Devon coasts! Ian Mitchell, the pilot, was totally brilliant, with a warm, relaxed and engaging personality making the meet and greet, pre-flight experience, a real joy. His pre-flight run through was superb..and then we were off...up, up and away! When an appropriate altitude was reached, off went the engine, offering a peaceful 'tour' of the Devon and some Somerset countryside. Then, it was my turn to take the controls, an experience never to be forgotten. Ian instructed me through a sequence of manoeuvres, encouraging all the way. Ian is a seasoned pilot, great instructor and all round nice guy! He made the flight a wonderful experience into the blue. I was gifted the experience by relatives, as a 70th birthday treat.I cannot recommend this experience too highly.
Grahame Darch
I really enjoyed the experience and Ian the pilot was excellent. Thank you.
Liz Wozniak
The instructor was very pleasant and chatty. He offered to take a photo of me and the plane when I wax all strapped in and ready to go. He explained what we were going to do, where we were going to fly and offered me a chance to take the controls, which I did. It was a really fun hour with both flying and gliding and I’d do it again.
Peter Duncan
My 70th birthday and my wife knowing I had always loved the thought of gliding arranged a flight for me. It proved a wonderful experience, clearly in the hands of an experienced pilot I felt totally safe and loved every moment, especially flying along the coast and experiencing the aerial views. Happily recommend to anyone planning to do likewise.
Dave Bonsey
This was purchased on my behalf by my family as a birthday gift. The pilot personally phoned to arrange the flight. I was escorted to the aircraft and everything was explained prior to take off. The flight was fantastic, cruising along the coastline at a gentle pace. Then on the return trip being allowed to control the glider myself. Finally a engine off glided landing. Surperb. Excellent experiece. Thoroughly reccommended.
Sue Tidmarsh
Fantastic flight. Fantastic pilot and fantastic weather. It couldn’t have been better
Grahame Darch
Really enjoyed it and Ian the pilot was excellent.
Grahame Darch
Really enjoyed it and Ian the pilot was excellent.
Alexander Burn
This was a gift from my partner. I had a great experience and even a little time using the controls. Stunning views and a fantastic time. Highly recommended.
The pilot was very friendly, knowledgeable and explained everything clearly - it was educational too!
Paolo
Absolutely the best first flight experience ever. I loved every single second of it. Ian is an excellent instructor, explained evrything about the motorglider, and let me fly for most of the flight duration, and the weather was perfect! Absolutely recommend it. Thank you for the fantastic experience Ian.
Chris Marlow
Great experience, very informative instructor
Lynnette Yvonne Furse
Instructor Ian was wonderful and gave me the opportunity to fly the plane.
Will certainly do it again and give as a voucher as present
Brian Cooper
Really enjoyed it. Ian was an excellent instructor and I got to fly the plane back to the airfield. Sadly the weather wasn't right for gliding. But well worth it.
Damian Webber
Had a fantastic hour with Ian, who explained everything about the motorglider thoroughly and his enthusiasm was tangible. He let me control the glider and i had a great time in the air. Thank you Ian for a fantastic experience.
MR JEREMY MCMULLEN
A perfect magical hour, Ian my teacher was incredible, I will be returning!
Steve
Great experience, would highly recommend,
Ian was a great host, explained everything very well, let’s you have a go at the controls when you are up to altitude.
Most of the flight is powered by the engine, then he turned of the engine for a glider landing.
Would highly recommend.
EMMA
Good communication with the experience supply company before the flight, which lead to a brilliant flight, with loads of useful explanation on the technical aspects of flying and also identifying the landmarks and local towns we were passing. I had a go at flying the aircraft too. Lovely experience all round.
Tim
Received as a 30th birthday present, was blessed with perfect weather.
Ian who flew me up was very friendly, informative and helpful.
Mike Werkmeister
Great fun
Phil Arnold
Great experience and Ian the pilot was very good - highly recommended
Brian Bennett
Incredible hour and unique experience that is totally unforgetable. First time for 60 years i have been in a glider and the experience was magical. Ian was an excellent pilot and make the whole trip extra special. A fabulous opportunity to see our part of this beautiful County from a different prospective.
David Heath
An amazing day! Travelling at 1500 ft past over locations I had often visited in the past, but this time seen from a different amazing perspective. Thank you Ian for proving me with an experience I will never forget. Would certainly recommend, and can’t wait to go for it again.
Vincent Gerrard
I had a wonderful time under the tuition of my pilot Ian. Took off from Dunkeswell airfield climbing to five and a half thousand feet on a bright sunny day, during which time I took control of the aircraft obviously under the watchful eye of Ian. Once we reached the desired height the engine was shutdown and we proceeded to glide above the clouds with fabulous views of the West Country in all directions. Reluctantly I did hand back control to Ian for the landing, which was probably for the best. I would highly recommend this activity and hope to do something very similar soon.
Marcia
Treated our sons to a gliding taster session for their birthdays. Both boys enjoyed the experience and said that Ian was a good instructor. Communication with Ian was excellent, as we had to cancel several times due to bad weather.
By Marcia
roger a arnold
First Class all round
Jon
Spectacular views along the Jurassic coast and the pilot/instructor was outstanding.
Lesley Mico
My husband had an excellent day. The pilot was very welcoming and went through everything. A brilliant day.
Greg
Ian was a good instructor. I was lucky with the weather as visibility was fantastic. Lovely flight, although a bit bumpy at times.
moira
My flight was amazing. Even though it wasn't advertised, I got a chance to fly the plane, which was brilliant. Ian was the best instructor!
Dean Young
This was a birthday present from my family. I had the best experience ever and a memory made I will never forget. Taking controls and flying over Seaton and along the coastline with views for miles was absolute heaven. Jim was a fantastic pilot with a very calm personality and talks you through every instrument and how it all works and then how to keep it at a steady level speed yourself so you can just fly around gently over Devon. I highly recommend it to anyone thinking about it. I think I will definitely be booking this again in the near future.
Kevin Wong
The whole registering process was simple and email from IntoTheBlue was received, however, there is no details about when and where the activity would take place and there was no response from the event organisor (SouthWestMotorglider), until a late email came and telling me to call the instructor the day before flying to check on the weather, but there was no "what-if" option. Luckily all went smoothly and there was no need for any "what-if". The flying day was absolutely stunning, me and my daughter loved it.
Iain
Absolutely fantastic experience
Christopher Battisson
I really enjoyed it
The pilot was very accommodating in terms of fitting in with the weather and going over my house
Dan
08 April 2024
Fantastic experience, views were amazing!
Alice
31 May 2024
Brilliant experience. Really friendly, helpful instructor. Would highly recommend!
Lorraine Diggens
07 June 2024
Ian is a great guy. He was so welcoming and enthusiastic. He is a very good instructor and I really enjoyed having a chance to fly the glider with and without the engine.
This was a gift and what a great gift.
David Parsons
26 June 2024
This was a brilliant experience. The pilot, Ian, fitted me in at very short notice. We flew along the beautiful Jurassic Coast. On the return journey he allowed me to take the controls. This was followed by a session of gliding. Thoroughly recommended.
Tom
02 July 2024
Really enjoyed this experience, Ian is a very good instructor & explained everything very clearly and flying over Devon was beautiful.
Bryan Locke
02 July 2024
My flight was so enjoyable I couldn't recommend it any more.
Ian the pilot talked me through all the safety aspects which reassured me no end. During the flight Ian pointed out various points of interest and instructed me on all the controls before I was allowed to take over for a large part of the flight.
Redeeming and booking my flight was simple.
R Carter
09 July 2024
Loved my flight. Have never flown a plane before but was able to take the controls when using the engine and when gliding.
Worth noting that you will not be able to glide unless you go to 3000 feet, I paid the extra and it was well worth it.
Ian, the pilot was a lovely chap and explained everything thoroughly before trusting me to fly the plane.
Matt Hawkins
06 August 2024
Vary good experience Ian was vary good and informative
Dave Harris
27 August 2024
Stunning views of the Jurassic Coastline, Ian the pilot made me feel at ease and taught me how to fly his plane. I will be back again next year!
Robert C
06 August 2024
Thank you so much for the fantastic flight today Ian, it was so much better than I was expecting.
Alex Noble
03 September 2024
Just wanted to thank you again; Henry hasn’t stopped talking about it and I don’t think he will for some time.
So a big thanks to you, and as it’s my Mum’s birthday next month I’ll be looking to book in the same experience for her.
Cheers!!
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