Gliding Introductory Flight - SA

Gliding Introductory Flight - SA

Code: ASR661
  • $185
  • 10 Reviews
  • Location: Outer Adelaide, SA
  • For: 1 person
  1. Valid for 12 months
  2. Free exchange

Flying in formation behind your launch aircraft you reach 3000 feet, pull the release, peel off and trim to cruising speed. Experience the wonder of gliding, learning how to control the aircraft, banking left and right. This is flying in its purest form.

To start your gliding introductory flight, you will be met by the Duty Instructor and be shown around the glider and explained the controls. Our fleet consists of modern two seat fibreglass Grob 103 sailplanes. You are strapped in the front seat, with a qualified instructor in the rear and launched by a power plane to about 3,000 feet.

The instructor conducts the launch and release and then (if you like) it will be your turn to try your hand at gliding. Shallow and sharp turns, slow speed and high speed runs or just enjoy a peaceful flight over the countryside. The choice is yours.

When it is time to land, see what it is like to join the circuit and do a pinpoint landing! This will be followed by a debrief and your friends and family will be able to photograph your adventure.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

45 minutes from the centre of Adelaide, conveniently located next to the Gawler Township.

Session Length

The flight lasts from 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the weather. If you wish to stay airborne longer extra time will be charged at club rates. We operate every weekend with a limited operation some weekdays.

Guidelines:

Gliding is open to almost everyone. Our only restrictions are that you be no more than 6’6’’ in height and 110 kg in weight.

Numbers:

For groups, please book your flying day in advance so extra aircraft can be made available.

Spectators:

Spectators are more than welcome. We provide undercover seating. Your friends are encouraged to photograph the event.

Weather:

The club operates year round with few days lost to inclement weather. Voucher holders need only book another day if the weather unsuitable for flying.

Other Info:

Customers will need to fill out and sign an Introductory Membership Application to the Gliding Federation of Australia and abide by the conditions therein.

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

  •  
    Reviewer: Michael
    July 31 2011

    The Soaring Club was great to deal with and a nice bunch of folks. I highly recommend them.

  •  
    Reviewer: Maarten
    May 15 2011

    The gliding experience was excellent and the people at the gliding club were very informative and helpful. They did a fantastic job. Will go again.

  •  
    Reviewer: Cliff
    April 18 2011

    The organisation, staff/pilots were all very professional and made the whole experience very enjoyable.

  •  
    Reviewer: Phillip
    April 03 2011

    The Club was very hepful and well organised and provided an excellent experience.

  •  
    Reviewer: john
    March 14 2011

    The flight was tremendous and would recommend it to anyone is one great experience and I will do again for sure and will. I had a couple of car troubles on the way (flat tyre) and the crew there were only too keen to help

  •  
    Reviewer: Ed
    March 07 2011

    Hi there , This experience was the high light of the year [so far] . the instructor was very friendly & informative . He went to no end of trouble to explain the whole procedure , from the instrument panel to the skills , method and shear joy of riding the airwaves in almost complete silence

  •  
    Reviewer: Leo
    March 06 2011

    Have used RedBalloon previously to give my wife a surprise birthday adventure. She was really delighted with her glider flight on March 5 and would happily recommend it. The staff at Gawler Airfield, Peter in the office, Paul the glider pilot, and the pilot of the tow plane were all really professional, friendly, helpful and relaxed, which contributed to the enjoyment of the event.

  •  
    Reviewer: GEOFF
    February 28 2011

    An excellent experience, although they were running an hour late - probably due to the weather.

  •  
    Reviewer: Jye
    February 08 2011

    Fantastic experience, highly recommend gliding!

  •  
    Reviewer: Robert
    February 08 2011

    Overall experience was great and was to find and get to with the information and directions provided.

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