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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to soar over the Earth, circling in thermal air currents just like an eagle? Gliding gives you the perfect opportunity to stretch your wings and experience silent flight 3000 ft above the ground. With picture perfect views of the Avon Valley, a glider flight is the perfect way to get a bird’s eye view of the patchwork world below. A glider flight in Western Australia’s heartland region is a unique opportunity to enter this quiet, graceful, aerial world. It is quite common to circle over the picturesque Avon Valley, soaring in the same ‘thermals’ as our local wedge-tailed eagles. Our panel of qualified, highly experienced instructors is rostered each weekend to teach the skills of soaring to anyone from a teenager through to airline pilots with thousands of hours experience. Our instructors provide their time on a voluntary basis so flying costs are kept to a minimum. This ensures that everybody can have the opportunity to enjoy the experience of learning to fly. We offer air experience flights to allow you to experience the exhilarating three-dimensional world of glider flying. These flights not only allow budding glider pilots to "try before they buy", but are available to anyone who wishes to enjoy the experience of flight with the thrill of gentle soaring. On the day of your glider flight, you’ll meet your pilot and after being comfortably seated in the glider, you will be towed into the air behind one of our powerful tow-planes to a height of approximately 3000 feet. 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 quickly settle into 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 may have a normal conversation without shouting. Just sit back and take in the experience, shoot 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 after which your instructor will gently land the glider right back at the airfield where you started. Whilst at the airfield, you may also use our outdoor BBQ area and other club facilities. Trial flights are available most weekends from Friday through to Sunday. To avoid disappointment or lengthy delays at the airfield it is preferable to book your flight prior to the day. You can make your booking by phoning our Booking Officer on 0407 385 361. Please Note:
Due to the nature of gliding, exact flight times cannot be guaranteed.
The maximum permissible passenger weight is 110 kg and minimum age for children is 12 years old.
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