Bronze Essex Gliding Flight - Essex
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Product ID: 12743
If you’re interested in gliding, then this special Bronze Gliding Flight package is the ideal introduction to one of the most graceful ways you can get airborne. Hosted at a dedicated gliding club at Ridgewell Airfield, on the border between Essex and Suffolk, there’s a relaxed atmosphere at the airfield. And as you’ll discover, gliding is about how high you can launch, and what weather conditions are like on the day you attend. And provided the thermals are in your favour, you can expect to be taking flight for 20 minutes after launching from around 2000 ft in the air. Rest assured, you’ll be getting dedicated hands-on guidance and experience from the flight instructor up in the air, as you follow the same basic lesson structure as other gliders learning their craft. And once you’ve mastered “straight and level flight” and turning the dual control, tandem seat glider, where you’ll sit up front - so you’ll get all the best views overlooking the Essex and Suffolk countryside. Overall, it’s the perfect way for novices to start their gliding career!
- Valid for 12 months
- 1 Location in the UK
- Flexibe Booking
- Gift Pack Options
- Free Exchanges
- Instant Delivery
Fantastic day out I really enjoyed meeting the people, the friendliness of the club but of course most of all the flight. The guy who took me up was chatty, amusing and just so right for the experience. Well done all. And would I recommend it to others YES
Reviewed by: William
had a great time at the glider club staff were very good and my gliger flight was awsome souring above looking down at thebeautiful scenery was an amazing experiance my pilot steve jessop went above and beyond to make sure i had a great time many thanks kevin
Reviewed by: kevin serafin
Overview
- Glider flying at Ridgewell Airfield in Essex
- Lessons based on soar time and release height
- A close-knit team of instructors and members
- It's gliders only (and the tug!) at this airfield
- This voucher is for a Bronze Glider Flight
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- Experience gliding in a 2-seater glider accompanied by a qualified pilot
- All flights are preceded by a briefing and explanation of the glider flight
- The effects of the controls will be demonstrated to you during your flight
- Opportunity to take control of the glider
Bronze Glider Flight- 2000ft aerotow with up to 15 minutes flight time
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- You can take along a camera, but it must use a neck-strap to attach it firmly
- Spectators are welcome
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- Minimum age 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- Maximum weight 16 stone (101kg)
- Maximum height 6ft 2ins (188cm)
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- Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between April and November
- All dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
- Participants should contact the flying school on the morning of their flight to check weather conditions are suitable
Location:
- Ridgewell Airfield, Ashen, in Essex
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- Minimum Age: 14 years
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1 Location in the UK
- Essex
Customer Reviews for the Bronze Essex Gliding Flight - Essex
Fantastic day out I really enjoyed meeting the people, the friendliness of the club but of course most of all the flight. The guy who took me up was chatty, amusing and just so right for the experience. Well done all. And would I recommend it to others YES
Reviewed by: William
had a great time at the glider club staff were very good and my gliger flight was awsome souring above looking down at thebeautiful scenery was an amazing experiance my pilot steve jessop went above and beyond to make sure i had a great time many thanks kevin
Reviewed by: kevin serafin
I was bought this gliding experience for my 60th birthday. It was awesome and in parts, literally took my breath away.
Reviewed by: Heather Wilkinson
Fantastic. Myself and two friends spent the afternoon at the Gliding Club. The members were so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend
Reviewed by: Chris
it was a fine day and the pilot took the glider to 3000 feet and the flight lasted about 35 minutes, a lot of it spent finding thermals to keep the height. Thrilling experience.
Reviewed by: martin
I had a brilliant time at the gliding club. Everyone was so very friendly and the whole experience was just great.
Reviewed by: Ann Case
I took my flight on Saturday.The people at the Gliding Club are very friendly.I had two flights, one being towed up by a plane and the other by winch.I enjoyed the whole experience, even though it made me feel nauseous.My pilot was Cathy, someone who made me feel very safe.My husband also enjoyed his time on the ground chatting to the club members.Great experience.Sheena Stevenson
Reviewed by: Sheena Stevenson
An awesome experience. All the club members made us feel part of the gliding family immediately and the pilot was just brilliant, ensuring that I had a day Ill remember for ever. Highly recommended doesnt cut it just fabulous.
Reviewed by: Tom Moore
I had an amazing experience with the crew at Essex . Cathy was fantastic as I was nervous and she really helped me calm down and enjoy the view. It was fun and exciting and Id recommend anyone to do it at least once.
Reviewed by: Bobbie Perry
Flight was excellent, pilot brilliant.Unfortunately told at the start there would be an hours delay that stretched to two hours no reason given. Hence some negative feedback.
Reviewed by: Colin Murphy
Absolutely fantastic Super nice people, very informative and make you feel like your apart of the gliding family.
Reviewed by: chris benson 18 April 2024
a brilliant glider flight, pilot and club members very welcoming, lucky with the weather, a really fantastic experience.
Reviewed by: colin
Everybody at the Gliding Club was very welcoming and friendly. They all love what they are doing and sharing their passion with novices like me.The flight was exhilarating and I felt very secure in Brians experienced hands.
Reviewed by: Mirko Junkovic
Lived up to all my expectations. Very friendly welcome from members of the Gliding Club. Clear instructions given before the flight. Plenty of explanation to daft questions throughout the flight
Reviewed by: Mike Rawlinson
The experience was fantastic. The people at Essex Gliding Club were very welcoming and they made the experience great.
Reviewed by: Clive Gard
Excellent day, would thoroughly recommend.
Reviewed by: AMANDA RODWAY
An amazing experience. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Felt safe at all times. The flight was all Id hoped for and more. Thoroughly recommended.
Reviewed by: Dawn Brown
Very enjoyable experience. First time I been in a glider, at 75 yrs a bit nervous but instructor very good, explained in clear language . Had a very memorable flight. We arrived early, offered us a coffee while we waited for clouds to clear.
Reviewed by: MIchael Hibbett 02 July 2024
The weather was perfect for my glider trip and the pilot was lovely. Very accommodating especially as I was half hour late as I went to the wrong airfield
Reviewed by: Elayne DeKeyzer 06 August 2024
Excellent day out. Staff are excellent. Informative, friendly and thorough in the briefings.Would not hesitate to recommend.
Reviewed by: VAUGHAN NAPPIN 27 August 2024
What a great experience, flying like a bird in the silent sky.Staff and helpers were polite and friendly, even if I did feel like a Ninja Turtle in my parachute being only 4.10.Would recommend you to othersThank you
Reviewed by: Carol Brabender 27 August 2024
Great day out, very experienced and helpful instructor
Reviewed by: Joyce Hale 27 August 2024
The only thing that was a problem was actually finding the airfield .Perhaps a sign needs to be added at the triangle piece of land before you get to the airfield.Other than that it was a great experience .
Reviewed by: Alan Perkins 16 September 2024
Tony and his team made sure that we had an amazing time when went here again this year. My wife and I came last year and enjoyed it so much that we booked again and brought some friends with us, all of whom had an amazing time, including one friend who works as a Boeing Captain who was amazed how different the flying and landing experience was compared with his conventional mount. They even let us have a go at flying it if we wanted. Well worth it
Reviewed by: This is a brilliant experience 08 October 2024
Great experience at the Essex Glider Club Ridgewell for both myself son, very friendly helpful staff. Photo of me in the glider which has the markings of a B17 American WW2 Bomber which flew out of this airfield, close by is the USAAFRAF museum if you can manage a glider flight on the days when the museum is open it make a great day out.
Reviewed by: John Hammond 18 November 2024
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