This introductory gliding flight is a great way to see what gliding is all about! From 2500ft you’ll get spectacular views of the Camden Valley and see the Blue Mountains and Sydney from afar. This is also your opportunity to take the controls and fly the glider yourself. You’ll soar like a bird!

This introductory gliding flight is a great way to see just how easy it is to fly a glider! You’ll also take in the spectacular views of Camden Valley from above.

Your gliding experience begins with a short safety and operational briefing from your pilot. This will cover the operation of the glider and the phases of your flight. Your pilot will also answer any questions that you might have.

For the duration of the flight you will be sitting in the front seat of the glider, next to the pilot. Our gliders are state-of-the-art self-launching gliders, meaning that they do not depend on another aircraft to get airborne.

The sights from 2500ft above the ground are spectacular and breathtaking. The stunning Camden Valley spreads out below you and you will see the Blue Mountains, the sparkling coastline and the bustling city in the distance. This gliding flight is the perfect opportunity to take some wonderful photographs. You will be able to show these to your family and friends and they will make a fantastic addition to your photo album!

When your instructor switches off the engine you will be gliding in perfect silence. This is when your instructor will let you have a go at flying the glider. You will be able to take the controls under the guidance of your instructor and steer the glider as it soars silently through the air. You’ll find out just how easy it really is. If you don’t want to do this, you are welcome to just sit back and enjoy the view.

Please Note:The duration of your flight is approximately 15 minutes; however this may vary, depending on the weather conditions. It is essential that you call between 9am and 9.30am on the day of your experience to confirm flight details.

Venue:

Camden Airport, NSW – approximately 50km south-west of the Sydney CBD.

Valid For:

1 person

Guidelines:

You must be over 12 years of age to participate in this experience. If you are under 18 years of age you must have a parent or guardian sign for you on the day. There is also a maximum weight limit of 100kg per person. No prior gliding experience is necessary.

Numbers:

The price quoted is for one person. You will be one-on-one with your instructor during your flight.

Weather:

Gliding is affected by the weather and your flight may be rescheduled or curtailed if the conditions are unsuitable. It is therefore difficult to schedule an exact time for your flight and it is essential that you call between 9am and 9.30am on the day of your experience to confirm flight details.

Session Length:

This experience is available on most weekends. Bookings are essential and are subject to availability. The duration of your flight will be approximately 15 minutes. Depending on weather conditions, the time and duration of your flight may change. Please call to confirm on the morning of your flight.

Extra Info:

All our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards and we pride ourselves on 35 years of safe flying. Our pilots are fully qualified instructors or charter pilots. You will need to sign a waiver on the day, prior to flying. Remember to bring your camera!

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

Suitability Information:

This experience may be suitable for people with a hearing impairment.