Let us introduce you to this absorbing sport at one of the top clubs in the country. It's a fantastic chance for you to experience the excitement of silent and graceful, powerless flight and to take in the wonderful Lancashire scenery unfolding below you. You will experience the exhilaration of being launched skywards by a cable attached to a powerful winch engine. Depending on conditions, you should expect to launch to around 1000 feet. Gliders can soar using the same currents that birds use to fly, but have also been designed with the kind of aerodynamic efficiency that enables top speeds of up to 170mph!
After a video presentation and pre-flight briefing, you will be strapped into the glider with your instructor. The 2-seater tandem glider is attached to a winch by a cable, and in a few moments you will be airborne! Once the cable is released you climb in the rising air and then gently glide back down to earth.
You can either sit back and enjoy the views (picture taking is allowed) or have a go yourself at the controls. All flights will last approximately 20-25 minutes (or you may have two shorter flights depending on the weather conditions on the day).
This is one of those activities that you need to tick off the 'must do once in you life' list! And, to make the experience even more tempting, we have managed to negotiate a remarkably affordable price for you!
If you would like to bring along any supporters that is no problem, they can spectate from the airfield and watch you take to the skies!
Age restrictions
For insurance purposes participants must be at least 13 years of age.
Weight restrictions
The only physical restriction for people wishing to fly is that their weight, including clothes, must not exceed 16 stone 3 pounds (103kg).
Book early - there really isn't a more pleasant way to spend a summer's evening!
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