
Experience one of the purest forms of flying on this 25-minute scenic glider ride as you soar with the birds in silent flight!
Experience one of the purest forms of flying on this 25-minute scenic glider ride as you soar with the birds in silent flight!
See the world from above as you gently and silently glide over stunning California scenery on this exciting sailplane flight. Pair up with your instructor for a quick safety briefing and an overview of the adventure that’s about to come. Next, you’ll climb into your glider, which is hooked onto a plane by towline, and that’s when the fun really begins.
The aircraft pulls you down the runway and lifts you into the air, climbing higher and higher. Once you reach 3,500 feet above ground, you hear the click of the towline release, and you’re set free. It’s just you, your pilot, and the peaceful sound of the wind as it carries you freely through the sky.
The clear plexiglass canopy gives you unobstructed views of the world below. Enjoy panoramic views of the famous San Andreas Fault Line or the Three Sisters and Santa Ana peaks of the Diablo Mountain Range. At the end of your 25-minute flight, you’ll glide back down to land on the runway and roll gently to a stop.
Make your flying dreams come true with this epic Scenic Glider Ride!
The glider ride is available for ages 12 and up. The maximum combined passenger weight limit is 320 lbs.
Wear clothing appropriate for being outdoors in the current weather. In summer it’s warm, and if you are comfortable with shorts on the ground, you will be comfortable with shorts in the glider. In winter it will be as cold in the glider as it is standing on the ground. Please bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (if needed).
Unfortunately, this experience is not handicapped accessible.
You will be riding in a Schweizer SGS 2-32.
For rides for 2 people, the seat is in the back, about 30” wide, and the combined weight limit is 320 pounds. If you go as a single, you can sit in the front for a better view.
The best time to fly is whenever you can get there! Flights before 1:00 pm are the smoothest. During the heat of the day there is more unstable air so it is better soaring, but bumpier. So, it is more your decision on the type of ride you want.
Yes, it is safe. Since gliders do not have an engine, there is less that can go wrong. The experience provider does hundreds of rides each year and participants leave with a big smile on their face!
No, you are towed to the altitude appropriate for your ride. Once there, your pilot will release the glider from the tow plane. Then, for the duration of your flight, you soar quietly through the air back to the airport.
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