One Aerotow Glider Flight - North Devon
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Have you ever considered going on a gliding adventure in Devon? You can witness the breathtaking countryside from a serene vantage point, soaring through the skies above this peaceful corner of the South West. This friendly aero club in North Devonshire will make you feel like part of the team throughout your gliding experience. You will be taking an aerotow glider flight in a vintage RAF trainer glider called the Slingsby Silver T21 Sedbergh, affectionately known as "The Barge." The aerotow involves a plane pulling you up into the air, and this Devonshire club offers a range of tugs, including the Piper Super Cruiser, Bellanca Citabria, and a lovely Chipmunk. Sitting in this wide-body, side-by-side glider, you will get to observe everything the pilot does during their pre-flight checks. After receiving a safety briefing and a rundown of the glider's flight controls and instrument panels, you'll be ready to take off. Once you're airborne and released by the tug, you will begin to appreciate the art of silent flight. There will be no droning engines or odour of aviation fuel, just the whistling sound of the wind as you glide effortlessly through the Devon sky. If you're interested in trying your hand at flying, the instructor will hand you the controls so you can take charge of the glider. And if you're feeling particularly confident in your new flying abilities, you can remain in control for the rest of the flight. This aero club owns and maintains all the aircraft used for these gliding-over Devon experiences. It is one of the oldest clubs in the county, with a small fleet of modern and vintage open-cockpit gliders. All the instructors are fully qualified and members of the British Gliding Association.
- Glide gracefully over North Devon
- Fly from Eaglescott Airfield near Umberleigh
- Be towed up to 2000ft before being released
- Flights in a classic Slingsby T21 Sedbergh
- Glider flight over the North Devon countryside with the chance to take the controls
- Flights are taken in an open cockpit side-by-side glider
- A pre flight briefing and explanation of the controls is included
- Launched by a tug aircraft to a height of around 2000 ft
- Glider flights last 15-20 minutes depending on the flying conditions
- Option to assist with the handling of the gliders whilst on the ground
Information
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Maximum weight 16 stone
- Maximum height 6'2"
- There is no upper age limit,
- Participants must be reasonably able bodied in order to get into the glider or assist with the launching and recovery of the aircraft
- Please make sure you let the club know of any disabilities before you fly so they can tailor the experience to suit your abilities
- Weekend dates between Easter and late September
- Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions
Minimum Age: 16 years
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch and are encouraged to get involved and help if they wish
- There is a clubhouse providing drinks and snacks
Locations
- Devon
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