Gliding in North Wales
Near WrexhamREF: GLANW1
• Soar over scenic Llandegla Hills on your gliding lesson
• Perfect choice for 'making a weekend' of it
• Enjoy 1 x long cruise or up to 3 x shorter flights
What's Included
- Winch launch gliding experience
- It includes a welcome and safety briefing, introduction to the aircraft and controls
- You will have one extended soaring flight lasting 20-30 minutes or up to three shorter flights should conditions not be as favourable
- The length of the flight and height reached are subject to weather conditions on the day
- Allow up to two hours on site for this experience
What Can I Expect
When you go gliding in Wales you'll be soaring over the hillsides around Llandegla, enjoying the sky-high Welsh views, with just the sun and air to power your flight. It really is a rather special place to experience the glory of gliding.
This popular North Wales club (or Clwb Gleido Gogledd Cymru in Welsh) has moved around a fair amount since its inception. Home is now a private airstrip just outside Llandegla, between Ruthin and Llangollen, where they fly all year round on weekends and Bank Holidays. And as they say themselves : ‘We have a small, friendly group of people who love flying over the beautiful Welsh countryside'.
What we love about this location is that the taster lesson aims to make the most of the local thermal conditions to give you an extended 20 to 30-minute soaring experience. This is, of course, all dependent on the weather conditions on the day and if this is not possible, you will have up to three shorter flights. All launches are by winch (also known as cable).
But this isn't just an aerial excursion to see the sights of North Wales. Once you've launched, gained height and settled into your glider flight, the pilot may very well hand you the controls so you will actually be steering the glider yourself. Expect to hear words like 'lift' 'sink' 'pitch' 'roll' 'vario' and even find out what 'attitude' (yes, attitude, not altitude!) and 'strop' all mean in the world of gliding.
One of the best things about choosing to try gliding out this Wales school is that you become a member of the club for 2 months. That means you can return another day and get flights at mebers rates if you find you're really hooked on flying!
We think you'll love gliding. This is the best of Wales and there are also great facilities nearby, including a B&B and several fine pubs, so why not make a weekend of your gliding lessons over North Wales and explore the local area afterwards too? And don't forget to invite friends and family along to enjoy the gliding fun watching you from the ground.
Availability
Location
Suitable For
• Minimum height 5'
• Maximum height is 6'2"
• Any under 18's must be accompanied on site by a parent who will need to sign a disclaimer
Spectators
• Facilities at the launch site are limited, however there are pubs offering food and drink nearby
Anything Else
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