Gliding Introductory Flight

What is the Experience?

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.

Where & When
Suitability & Guidelines

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.

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 purchased your voucher(s).

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.

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.

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