Gliding, 10 Flight Introduction To Gliding - Melbourne
| Item: 1015060GL | |
| Location: Bacchus Marsh (Melbourne) | |
| List Price: $1,990 | |
| Our Price: $1,199 | |
| You Save: $791 (40%) | |
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- Book 10 flights and save $791!
- All instruction & modern aircraft
- Includes 3 months club and GFA (Gliding Federation Of Australia) Membership included
In this flight training package, you will become a member of a gliding club and the Gliding Federation of Australia (a legal requirement) for three months, and receive ground briefings and hands on flight training from qualified gliding instructors.
Gliding provides the perfect mix of elegant flying, gentle exhilaration and the friendly atmosphere at the gliding club makes for an unforgettable experience.
After being issued with a Pilot’s Logbook and the Basic Gliding Knowledge text, you’ll begin hands on flight instruction on your first day – commencing with ground briefings on aircraft controls and instruments, and then in flight training covering effects of controls, coordinated turns, aerotow, flight planning, circuits and approach and landing.
You will be soaring on thermals in the same way as birds. In fact, with no engines to scare them away, don't be surprised if you are joined mid-flight by a local Sea Eagle!
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The staff at the Gliding Centre (especially John) were very friendly and accomodating. My boyfriend had the time of his life and we will definately be back for more Gliding fun.
Catherine O
Catherine O
I would definately recommend it to anyone wishing for a good day out, and it has inspired me to take up Gliding once I return home. THANKYOU SO MUCH ADRENALIN!
Amy
Amy
What a great ride. I am from the US and have always wanted to try gliding. The folks at VMFC were the greatest. I would recommend them if you have never tried gliding. It's a great adventure and well worth the cost. If I had more time in Melbourne I would take another flight.
Ray A
Ray A
A fantastic and exciting experience - I was made to feel part of the team and enjoyed an hour of silent flight. I'm now committed to learn to glide. Wonderful!
(you can use my photo from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hopkinsii/5045782211/ )
Michael H
Michael H
Fantastic time gliding. Recommend it to everyone. Thanks guys.
Adrian C
Adrian C
Experience Details
Fitness and Experience
- 10 aerotow gliding flights *(to be taken within 3 months)
- You must be fit enough to climb in and out of the glider cabin unaided
- Minimum age 15
- Maximum weight 110kg
- Maximum height 195cm
What to Bring/Wear
- Parts of our airfield are grass and can be soft and wet at times, so bring shoes that are suited to that environment
- Sunglasses are recommended
- Wear flat-soled shoes and bring a jumper with you in case it gets cold at higher altitudes
- Bring sunblock and a hat in summer
- Camera for before and after shots (cameras are not recommended inside the aircraft)
What is Supplied
- 10 instructional gliding flights of up to 30 mins each (the length of glider flights depends entirely on the prevailing thermals - currents of warmer air that provide the lift)
- Gliding Federation of Australia Pilots Log Book
- Gliding Federation of Australia Basic Gliding Knowledge text
- Glider Pilot Training to the GFA Glider Pilot Syllabus by qualified and GFA approved instructors
More Information
Gliding venues are run as non-profit-making clubs and operate on a first come first served basis - you might be asked to sign onto a flight list and wait your turn to glide.
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