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...you need a lot of skill to keep a glider airborne - knowing how to recognise lift (rising air), where to find it and how to use it.
But it's also great fun - effectively you become just like a bird - you often rise up in thermals alongside birds! You will be towed into the air by a powered aircraft.
After a pre-flight briefing, you will be strapped into the glider with your instructor. The glider is attached to another aircraft which will tow you into the sky! Once the cable is released you search out some thermals and then gently glide back down to earth. Unforgettable! The length of the flight itself will vary according to weather conditions, but is likely to be around 15 to 20 minutes. At some locations you may get two winch launched flights or one soaring flight instead.
What do I get / What happens now?
Upon purchasing this experience, you / the recipient will recieve a brief letter outlining the experience, displayed in an Activity Superstore presentation tin. Once the recipient has opened their gift, simply ring us for the vouchers. The vouchers will then be sent to the recipient along with an information pack and details on how to book your experience.
Duration
The length of the flight will vary according to conditions but will be approximately 10-20 minutes.
Group
Your tuition is on a one to one basis.
Weather Dependent
Yes
Spectators
You are welcome to bring along family and friends to watch you take to the sky.
Fitness
This activity is not suitable if pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, fits, severe head injuries, recurrent fainting, giddiness or blackouts, high blood pressure, or heart conditions. The maximum weight is 89kg (14 stone) and maximum height 1.88m (6ft 2).
Experience
No previous flying experience is necessary.
Minimum Age
You must be at least 16 years old (under 18 years need parental consent).
Location
Nympsfield, Gloucestershire
Sandy, Bedfordshire
Nr Colchester, Essex
Rufforth, York
Talgarth, Powys
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Skillington, Lincolnshire
Availability
Monday to Sunday (selected dates depending on the location), all year although April to September are the best months for flying.
Prices Valid until 01-10-08.
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