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gliding is all about flight in relatively small, light non-powered aircraft.

your flight will be a basic introduction to gliding flying in a two-seater glider with a qualified instructor. the instructor will fly the glider for the first part of the flight whilst it is on tow behind the tug. once at 2,000 feet when the rope is released you will be shown how the controls work and what effect they have. you can then have a go at flying the glider (although you don’t have to if you don’t want to - but what a waste of an opportunity!).

most people are able to fly the glider from then on until the instructor takes over to do the last part and the landing. of course if you do not wish to take the controls you can just sit back and enjoy the view.