Overview

A great way to experience what gliding is all about.

Take in the breathtaking views to the Sydney skyline, and the rugged Blue Mountains or spend time with your instructor learning the basics of soaring flight. This flight is for those wanting the ultimate gliding experience for themselves or family and friends. Your flight lasts approximately 45 minutes and begins with a short safety and operational briefing with your pilot covering the glider, phases of the flight and answering any questions you might have.

You will then climb high above the picturesque Camden Valley in a state of the art self-launching glider and once your pilot switches off the engine you will be soaring like a bird. During your flight you will be able to take the controls at certain stages under the guidance of your instructor to experience for yourself how easily the glider can be controlled, or you can just sit back and enjoy the view. After seeing the sights of the surrounding area you will glide back to the airport for a landing.

Location

Camden (Sydney - New South Wales)

This activity takes place from Camden, Sydney

Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.

Numbers

Your briefing and flight will be one on one with an instructor, although there will be club members and other passengers on the airfield at the same time particularly on days with good weather.

Session Time

Flight duration is determined by the prevailing weather conditions and launch height. Due to the nature of gliding flight times cannot be accurately predicted and can vary from flight to flight. Flight duration for this experience is approximately 45 minutes. We fly most weekends depending on weather and it is essential that you call between 9 and 9.30 am on the day of your booking to fly to find out if we are flying.

Guidelines & Restrictions

There are no specific skills required for this experience, as your pilot will be in control through out the flight. There is however a 100 kg weight restriction and children under the age of 18 require parental permission signed on site. Gliding as with all forms of flying has inherent dangers and participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to flying.

We operate from Camden airport, which is located 50 km south west of the city centre. Spectators are welcome and will be able to watch the take off, landing and part of the flight from our mobile operations centre, as well as looking at the gliders when in the company of a club member. There is seating at the operations centre and toilets and refreshments are available nearby.

Gliding is an outdoor sport so dress to the prevailing conditions. Pants or shorts and a shirt or t-shirt and jumper are suitable along with sneakers or similar footwear. A hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.

Gliding is dependant on the weather and operations may be cancelled or curtailed if the conditions are unsuitable, we therefore ask that you allow some flexibility with your time, as exact time scheduling is difficult. It is therefore essential that you call between 9 and 9.30am on the day of your booking to find out if we are flying.

We are a small and friendly not for profit gliding club. All our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards and we pride ourselves on 35 years of safe flying. The pilots that conduct these flights are fully qualified instructors or charter pilots and we operate in accordance with our Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Air Operators Certificate and the Gliding Federation of Australia (GFA) standard operating procedures.

Extra Info

Passengers may bring cameras and camcorders to capture the flight experience at no extra charge!

Booking Insurance

It is recommended that you consider GoDo Booking Insurance. This is insurance cover for losses incurred if the activity is cancelled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier. Click here for further details.

Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND for cancellations, no matter the reasons. However, should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you maybe be able to make a claim directly to Mondial Assistance, our Booking Insurance provider.

Contact Us

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Reviews

"My flight was awesome, will definitely go again" ARGALL, Oct 2008