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Gliding North Devon

Eaglescott Airfield, Umberleigh
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Rated Based On 3 Reviews

  • Glide gracefully over North Devon
  • Fly from Eaglescott Airfield near Umberleigh
  • Be towed up to 2000ft before being released
  • Flights in a classic Slingsby T21 Sedbergh
 
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What's Included

  • Glider flight over the North Devon countryside with the chance to take the controls
  • Flights are taken in an open cockpit side-by-side glider
  • A pre flight briefing and explanation of the controls is included
  • Launched by a tug aircraft to a height of around 2000 ft
  • Glider flights last 15-20 minutes depending on the flying conditions
  • Option to assist with the handling of the gliders whilst on the ground



What Can I Expect

Go gliding in Devon and see the beautiful countryside from an amazingly serene vantage point, as you glide through the skies above this quiet South Western corner of the country! This small and friendly North Devonshire aero club aims to make you feel part of the team for the entirety of your glider experience.

You will be taking an aerotow glider flight in a wonderful Slingsby Silver T21 Sedbergh - a vintage RAF trainer glider affectionately known as 'The Barge'. Being an aerotow, means a plane will be pulling you up into the air. And this Devonshire club has an impressive choice of tugs, from the Piper Super Cruiser and Bellanca Citabria, to a lovely Chipmunk. 

Sitting in this wide-body (hence the nickname) side-by-side glider, you'll get to see everything the pilot does during their pre-flight checks. After a briefing on safety and a run through of the glider's flight controls and instrument panels, you're ready to go.

Once airborne and having been released by the tug, you'll soon start to get an aptitude for silent flight. No droning engines, no smell of aviation fuel, just the whistling sound of the wind, as you are gliding effortlessly through the Devon sky.

If you are keen to have a go yourself, the instructor will hand you the controls so you can fly the glider. And if you're feeling really confident in your newfound winged abilities, you can stay in charge for the remainder of the flight!

All aircraft used for these gliding over Devon days are owned and maintained by the club, which is one of the oldest established in the county, with a small fleet of modern and vintage open cockpit gliders. All instructors are fully qualified and members of the British Gliding Association. And last but certainly not least, this is one of the most beautiful locations to take a glider flight! Book your now through Into The Blue - the flying experts!

Availability

  • Weekend dates between Easter and late September
  • Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions



Location

  • Eaglescott Airfield, Umberleigh
  • Located in the beautiful North Devon countryside
  • Around an hour from Exeter and the M5, near Barnstaple

Suitable For

  • Minimum age is 16 years
  • Maximum weight 16 stone
  • Maximum height 6'2"
  • There is no upper age limit,
  • Participants must be reasonably able bodied in order to get into the glider or assist with the launching and recovery of the aircraft
  • Please make sure you let the club know of any disabilities before you fly so they can tailor the experience to suit your abilities

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to come and watch and are encouraged to get involved and help if they wish
  • There is a clubhouse providing drinks and snacks

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 3

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 3 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
Chris Gooding
This was a fantastic day out - although I was the one to go gliding, myelf and my wife were both m...
Rating: 5 stars
Paul Walters
My experience had been planned as x3 glider flights, however, on the appointed day, the glider tug ...
Rating: 5 stars
Rachel Mansfield
Wow what a fantastic day on my first ever glider flight. Went thinking i would just sit in the bac...