Experience the thrill of silent flight, East of Perth soaring like an eagle, and if lucky, you can even spot one. Also during your Glider flight, you will be given the opportunity to fly the glider yourself.
After taking off smoothly, the glider is released when it’s safe to do so, now you can sit back and enjoy the unique thrill and tranquillity of silent flight that only gliding can provide.
If you are up for it, you will have the opportunity to take control after we have demonstrated the basics to you. As the experience comes to a close, you will gently glide to a smooth and short landing.
Christopher, WA
"So much fun!!!! It didn't feel like half an hour but was definitely "
Tess, WA
"What an amazing experience!
All the staff were super friendly, "
This Experience is perfect as a gift to a loved one, friend or colleague.
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Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months from date of purchase
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Additional Info
You have to be able sign a health declaration and disclaimer, before you can fly.
An upper weight limit applies (110kg).
Persons under 18 years need parental permission at the airfield or in advance on the correct form
Duration
Joy Flights from 12.00pm to 4.00pm Saturdays and Sundays only. Flight time of approximately 30 minutes
Dress Code
Casual
Reviews
26-Sep-2011
"So much fun!!!! It didn't feel like half an hour but was definitely worth it! I would recommend it for anyone who is looking for something different and "
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~ Christopher, WA
03-May-2011
"What an amazing experience!
All the staff were super friendly, and with heaps of knowledge and information to share it really made the flight THAT much "
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~ Tess, WA
06-Dec-2009
"Bob the pilot, Sarah, Peter, Andrew, all exceptionally nice people,making not only me but my family and dogs feel extremelty welcome. The flight, well, "
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~ Jack, WA
Q. Do you fly in winter? A. Gliding is an all-year-round sport in Australia. Strong winds will hamper gliding because of ground-handling problems. Too much rain makes it difficult for the ground crews but occasional showers won't stop operations. Bad weather often means a chance to catch up on maintenance problems.
Q. What weather can you fly in? A. There are really only three things that will stop flying - rain (although, often if it's just showers you can fly between them), low cloud and strong winds (more than 60kph!).
Q. How safe is it? A. Gliders are also very safe. They have been designed and built to the same standards as normal passenger aircraft, and undergo regular maintenance according to the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Gliding Federation of Australia. The person who takes you for a flight is fully trained and approved according to rigorous standards, this person will be an instructor with the Gliding Federation of Australia.
Q. How high can you go? A. On a typical flight, you may get a launch to 2000 feet, and may get as high as 10,000 feet. However, the world height record (done in the USA) is as high as 50,000 feet!
Q. How far can you go? A. This depends very much on weather and the glider performance. If the weather is not favorable, you won't go anywhere - you are restricted to the performance of the glider. A typical "glide ratio" of a glider is about 35:1 which means that for every foot of height they have, they can glide in a straight line for 35 feet. From 2000 feet, if you were to go in a straight line, you could go a little over 25 km's! If the weather is good, then you can use forms of "lift" to gain more height so that you can go further. The record in Australia is just over 1,100 kilometers.
Q How fast do you fly? A Typically you fly around between 50 and 70 knots but gliders can go up to about 150 knots (173mph). On a cross country flight, where you have to stop and circle in thermals to gain height and glide between, average speeds of 70-90kph are normal.
Q How many can fit in a glider? A These are two-seat gliders (Pilot and yourself)
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Locations
- Cunderdin
- approx 2 hour drive East of Perth
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