Glider Ride Adventures in Tucson

 
Glider Rides / Glider Training
Serving Southern Arizona from Tucson Intl (TIA) 
 
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Our experienced pilot will take you or your friend high above the earth in our sleek self-launching glider. 
You will have an exciting soaring adventure, better than you ever imagined.

Smooth, peaceful, beautiful with spectacular views of the Catalina, Rincon, Santa Rita, Saguaro National Parks along with the Davis-Monthan aircraft "bone yard", Native American sacred mountains and often spot elusive wild horses.
 
Our glider is equipped with dual controlled joy-sticks. Under the direction of our pilot you or your friend may actually do part of the flying if they wish. Almost everyone does take the stick even for a short time.

Surprise your spouse, sweetheart, family and friends with a unique gift.

Also....a logbook entry from the instructor is available upon request. 

Fun Flight Glider Ride for One...
You take off gracefully, soar silently with our FAA-certified pilot at the controls. Search for updrafts, normally see for 70 miles in every direction. Terrific for first timers. Smooth and beautiful this flight is 35 minutes of glider flight time and is $169 per person (click Buy Now above)
Soaring Seagull Lesson Package for the Aspiring Glider Pilot... 
This lesson includes a series of take-offs, flights and landings, complete with logbook and conversational ground instruction. The whole experience is just over 20 minutes of ground training and 50 minutes of glider flight time. Great for someone who has indicated an interest in learning how to fly. This experience really gives the recipient a feel for what learing to soar is all about and is $279 per person (click Buy Now above)
Tour of Tucson Package for Adventurers... 
Perfect for those who want to experience Southern Arizona from a unique perspective from our self-launching glider. You will soar around the Tucson area with unbeatable views. We perform thermal soaring or "surf the ridges" based on weather conditions. It comes complete with ground instruction and logbook entry. The whole experience is just over 15 minutes of ground training and 100 minutes of glider flight time and really gives the recipient a feel for what soaring, over the desert and surrounding 9,000 foot mountains, is all about. It is $329 per person (click Buy Now above) 
 
Steps: 
 1) Call 520 222-6084 to schedule. 2) Purchase on secure site above. 3) Receive Certificate.
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Highest Tripadvisor rating... See Below.
 
Guest Review Jan:   My gliding trip was the BEST! I especially enjoyed our attempts to fly along with a hawk. I highly recommend this experience for locals as well as visitors to Tucson! 
 
Guest Review Feb:   My girlfriend purchased a gift certificate for me and just came back home after almost an hour of soaring. We lifted off and found 3 separate thermals about 10 miles from the airport. I got a chance to fly the gilder. It was as fun and a great learning experience. We could see south well into Mexico, north all the way past Picacho Peak, west past Kitt Peak and east past the Catalinas. Although l live in the Tucson area for over 20 years, I never realized all there was to see. I strongly recommend this adventure and it is close by at Tucson Airport. 
 
Guest Review April:   This was such an amazing experience! Phil was the best!!! He has so much knowledge and passion for flying... The day was perfect and the views were amazing! I definitely recommend it!
 
Guest Review November: Had an awesome time! I don't usually write reviews but this was totally worth it! We took off out of TIA and 10 minutes later we were gliding over Mt Lemmon at 10 thousand feet! Phil was very knowledegable about the area and answered all of my questions. I have flown in several small planes and this cannot compare. When you shut down the engine it's so peaceful you can talk at a normal voice and just take it all in. Views were spectacular. Was well worth the money.
 
Guest Review, Latest: Since I was a very little boy, I had dreams of flying through the air and my grandmother made me a book about me flying on the back of a bird. They thought I was having an out-of-body experience and were helping me understand... so all my life I have thought if there was such a thing as reincarnation I want to come back as an eagle, like a bird of prey... Today was the closest I came to the dream. Thank You.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

How do we know if the weather is permitting?

  Please call (520) 222-6084 the day before you plan to fly to confirm the conditions.

How many can go in a glider ride at once? What about tips?

  FAA regulations limit to one passenger. Tips accepted if you really enjoyed the experience.

What is the difference between gliding and soaring?

  They are actually the same. The FAA calls powerless aircraft "gliders" and the license a "glider rating". In the sport we call it "soaring", because there is more to it than just gliding to the ground. The aircraft are called "sailplanes" because; they are powered by air currents. Sailplanes (aka gliders) stay aloft, sometimes for hours at a time, using thermals, rising air from the wind against a hill or waves in the air like the waves in the ocean.

Is soaring safe?

  Soaring, using the aircraft we operate is very safe. The speed of the glider is low and if we get low, we don't have to head back to the airport, we simply restart the engine. The FAA permits solo flight for children as young as 14 years old, after proper training and experience. Your pilot has a FAA Medical and Gold Seal Instructor credentials.

What should I do to prepare for my flight?

  A jacket may be required in the winter. The sun is brighter at altitude, so sunglasses and a hat with a brim are always a good idea. Bring your camera. We will be glad to take a photo of you in the glider and take pictures from the glider while flying. Be sure you make a potty stop prior to your flight because there aren't any gas stations in the sky.

I'm already a private pilot, can I fly gliders?

  Obtaining a glider rating add on requires flight and ground instruction to allow solo, then at least 10 solo flights (20 for comm.) When the solos are completed, you require at least three prep flights prior to the check ride. The check ride is an oral and a flight test. A written is not required.

          For more information contact us at (520) 222-6084 or info@soaringflight.com

 
 
 


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