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20 Minute Glider Trial Flight - Alice Springs

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Take to the air and experience the thrill of silent "motorless" flight with this 20 minute glider trial over the vast Tanami Desert landscape.

Take to the air and experience the thrill of silent "motorless" flight with this 20 minute glider trial over the vast Tanami Desert landscape.

Highlights

  • Enjoy front seat views of the incredible Tanami desert landscape
  • Accompanied by an experienced and passionate glider pilot
  • Take the controls and fly the glider yourself once you're up in the air
  • Soar for about 20 minutes after an exhilarating winch launch

A must when visiting Alice Springs! You will be in the front seat of a two-seat glider with your instructor behind you giving you the best view.

Once you're up in the air, you will take the controls and fly the glider yourself - an experience you will never forget.

You will soar for about 20 minutes after your glider is launched into the air reaching more than 1,000 feet above ground level in just a few seconds.

This is the perfect learning experience for anyone looking to take up gliding but is also a great way just to get up in the air for grand views across the Tanami Desert landscape!

Location: Bond Springs Airstrip, just 25 km North of Alice Springs.

Per person $245.00

What's included

  • Winch launch
  • 20 minutes flight (or two shorter launches weather permitting)
  • Temporary membership of GFA (Gliding Federation of Australia)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Restrictions

  • Weight limit is 100kg

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Flight may be affected by the weather with some flights taking two shorter launches.

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alexs22 from United States wrote on 09 November 2019

Best Experience Ever!!!!

I booked this excursion not knowing what to expect. I had a blast. The pilot(s), ground crew, and staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. I was given a detailed overview of what to expect during the flight and fun facts during the flight about aviation and the topography of the area. I had the time of my life during the flight and enjoyed piloting the glider. I highly recommend this excursion, it will not disappoint. Cheers!!!

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From 20 Minute Glider Trial Flight - Alice Springs

Thanks Bland, it was a pleasure flying with you! The true outback of Australia is really something else, and experiencing it from above puts things into perpective! Cheers!

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