Take flight with our Silver Gliding Flight experience, hosted at Ridgewell Airfield. This quiet airfield, which is dedicated solely to the gliding club that’s based here on site, is located on the border where Essex meets Suffolk - and it’s the perfect tranquil setting from which to enjoy one of the most graceful forms of flying there is. As you head skywards when launched from the aerotow up to 3000 ft, you’ll get to enjoy - depending on the weather conditions on the day, of course - around 30 minutes flying in a dual control, tandem seat glider. There are numerous benefits to this style of glider, which will be one of either the newer PW-6 or the more classic K13 - as you’ll get to sit in front, and thus have more of a bird’s eye view of the world below. Plus, your flight instructor will be able to take the controls if you need a bit of assistance as you learn and master how to “straight and level flight” as well as turn the glider in the air as well. It’s very hands-on, particularly for those beginners looking to progress to a more intermediate level of gliding!
Glider flying at Ridgewell Airfield in Essex
30 minute lesson flying at 3000 ft
A small, close-knit team of instructors & members
It's gliders only (and the tug!) at this airfield
All flights are preceded by a briefing and explanation of glider flight
The effects of the controls will be demonstrated to you during your flight
Opportunity to take the control of the glider
3000ft aerotow with approximately 30-40 minute flying time
Minimum Age: 14 years
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between April and November
All dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
Participants should contact the flying school on the morning of their flight to check weather conditions are suitable
You can take along a camera, but it must use a neck-strap to firmly attach it
Minimum age 14
Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
Maximum weight 16 stone (101kg)
Maximum height 6ft 2ins (188cm)
Spectators are welcome
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