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Gliding Introductory Flight - WA
Code: BSS931
- $180
- 11 Reviews
- Location: The Heartlands, WA
- For: 1 person
- Valid for 12 months
- Free exchange
Gliding gives you the perfect opportunity to stretch your wings and experience silent flight 1000 metres above the ground. With picture perfect views of the Avon Valley, a gliding flight is the perfect way to get a bird’s eye view of the patchwork world below!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to soar over the Earth, circling in the thermal air currents just like an eagle?
A glider flight in Western Australia’s Heartland region is a unique opportunity to enter this graceful, aerial world! During the flight it is quite common to circle over the picturesque Avon Valley in the same ‘thermals’ as our local wedge-tailed eagles.
On the day of your gliding flight, you’ll meet your pilot and after entering the glider, you will be towed into the air behind one of our powerful tow-planes to a height of approximately 1000 metres and then, once your instructor releases the tow-rope, you will enter the graceful world of silent flight.
Our gliders are extremely well designed and you will be comfortably seated in a fully-enclosed cockpit with a fantastic view of the world – just remember to bring your camera! Your instructor will be seated behind you with total control of the aircraft, and due to the lack of engine noise you can have a normal conversation without shouting! Just sit back and soak up the experience, take photos or video, or alternatively your instructor can begin teaching you some of the basics of flying and let you try the controls yourself.
Depending on the weather conditions on the day, your flight will last between 20-30 minutes and then your instructor will gently land the glider right back at the airfield where you started.
Please Note: Due to the nature of gliding, exact flight times cannot be guaranteed.
This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Venue:
Beverley, Western Australia – approximately 90 minutes south-east of Perth.
Session Length
We operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all year round (except Christmas Day). Flights are available from 11am until sunset. Your flight will last between 20 – 30 minutes depending on the flight conditions on the day. Due to the nature of gliding, exact flight times cannot be guaranteed.
Guidelines:
You must weigh less than 110kg and children must be a minimum of 12 years of age to fly. You must be able to enter and exit the glider unaided.
Numbers:
The price quoted is for one person. You will be with your glider pilot on the day of your experience.
Spectators:
Spectators are welcome to watch from the launch zone.
Weather:
This experience can be affected by the weather. We do not fly in rain, low cloud, thunderstorms or very high winds. Please contact the supplier on the day of your flight to confirm if conditions are suitable for the flight to proceed.
Other Info:
Please feel free to bring your own food and drinks on the day. Cold drinks are also available to purchase at the launch zone. You will be required to sign a waiver prior to participating in the experience.
Map
The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.
Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience
Reviews
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Met some very friendly people, all who helped to make the experience an enjoyable one for me. I don't really like heights, and the pilot who was with me in the cockpit made sure that I didn't feel uneasy at any point. It was really appreciated.
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The people there that organised the day are the most warming friendly people have ever come accross when it comes to this kind of experience to be had. The silence The view's The sound of the wind coming in the coppit The one on one commentary and explanation of the operations of the glider and the best part was that I had a go on the controls and then to top it off I was asked if i would be interested in doing a loop, that's when i couldn't keep the grin off my face after experiencing that WOW...The people there that organised the day are the most warming friendly people have ever come accross when it comes to this kind of experience to be had. The silence The view's The sound of the wind coming in the coppit The one on one commentary and explanation of the operations of the glider and the best part was that I had a go on the controls and then to top it off I was asked if i would be interested in doing a loop, that's when i couldn't keep the grin off my face after experiencing that WOW what a rush.
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The people were relaxed and friendly. I felt very safe. The pilot asked me what I wanted to try rather than sticking to a stock-standard sight-seeing flight.
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It's been 32 years since i've flown in a glider. The day was simply fantastic. All thanks go to the crew, they were simply fantastic, and a great bunch of people. The fact the day was perfect fror soaring, just topped it off.
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Every person involved at the airfield were fantastic - they obviously love their hobby and their enthusiasm was infectious
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The service was first rate could not ask for better .Pilot was just the best , flight so much fun .Will do it again Thanks
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Excellent experiance - very nice people at the club, made us most welcome.
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Great experience. Very friendly people at the Gliding Club. Awesome views. Would recommend it to people unless you suffer from motion/travel sickness!!
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I went gliding and it was super easy to arrange and a fantastic experience that I have already recommended to some friends.
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Well organised & well run. It was a very enjoyable experience in conditions that were less than favourable.
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Great gliding society, excellent people and very enjoyable experience.
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