Glider Ride Adventure in Tucson

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.

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

Your flight will be smooth, peaceful and beautiful with spectacular views of the Catalina, Rincon, Santa Rita, Saguaro National Parks. We will also view the Davis-Monthan aircraft "bone yard", Native American sacred mountains where we often spot elusive mustangs. 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. Almost everyone does take the stick even for a short time.

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

... Choose Your Adventure ...

Fun Flight Glider Ride for One...

You take off gracefully, soaring silently with our FAA-certified pilot at the controls. We search for updrafts and normally see for 70 miles in every direction. This flight is 35 minutes of glider flight time and terrific for first timers.
Fun Flight Glider Ride for One is $169 per person (click Buy Now above)

Soaring Seagull 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 15 minutes of ground training and 50 minutes of glider flight time. This is great for someone who has indicated an interest in learning how to fly. This experience really gives the recipient a feel for what learning to soar is all about.
Soaring Seagull 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 in our self-launching glider. You will soar around the Tucson area experiencing unbeatable views. We perform thermal soaring or "surf the ridges" based on weather conditions. It will include ground instruction and logbook entry. The whole experience is just over 10 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. 
Tour of Tucson is $329 per person (click Buy Now above)

Steps:

1) Call 520 222-6084 to schedule.  2) Purchase on the secure site above. 3) Receive Certificate.  ...Don't Forget Your Camera...

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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?FAA regulations limit it to one passenger. We can accommodate multiple passengers sequentially.

What about tips? 
Tips are appreciated 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 aircrafts 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 ocean waves. 

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.