Sydney Premium Gliding Experience

This activity is a great way to experience what gliding is all about. Take in the breathtaking views of the Sydney skyline and the rugged Blue Mountains or spend time with your instructor learning the basics of soaring flight.

This flight is for those wanting the ultimate gliding experience for themselves or family and friends. Your flight lasts approximately 45 minutes and begins with a short safety and operational briefing with your pilot covering the glider, phases of the flight and answering any questions you might have.

You will then climb high above the picturesque Camden Valley in a state of the art self-launching glider and once your pilot switches off the engine you will be soaring like a bird. During your flight you will be able to take the controls at certain stages under the guidance of your instructor to experience for yourself how easily the glider can be controlled, or you can just sit back and enjoy the view.

After seeing the sights of the surrounding area you will glide back to the Camden airport for a landing.

This Sydney gliding flight takes place on weekends weather permitting. Flight duration for this gliding experience is approximately forty-five minutes, however, flight duration is determined by the prevailing weather conditions and launch height. Due to the nature of gliding, flight times can vary from flight to flight.

The duration of your flight is approximately 45 minutes; however this may vary, depending on the weather conditions. It is essential that you call between 9am and 9.30am on the day of your experience to confirm flight details.

GUIDELINES

There is a 100 kg weight limit and children under 18 years of age require parental permission (to be signed on site). You must be over 12 years of age to do this activity. No prior experience is necessary.

WEATHER

Gliding is weather dependant and operations may be cancelled or curtailed if the conditions are unsuitable. Please be aware that the conditions often vary significantly between Sydney city and Camden, usually to our advantage.

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING?

Gliding is an outdoor sport so dress for the conditions. Pants or shorts and a shirt or t-shirt and jumper are suitable along with sneakers or similar footwear. A hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.

VENUE

We operate from Camden Airport – approximately fifty kilometres south west of the city centre.

NUMBERS

Your briefing and flight will be one-on-one with an instructor, however spectators are welcome and there will be club members and other passengers on the airfield at the same time particularly on days with good weather.

EXTRA INFORMATION

All our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards and we pride ourselves on forty years of safe flying. Our pilots are fully qualified instructors or charter pilots and we are accredited with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Gliding Federation of Australia (GFA). Gliding, as with all forms of flying has inherent dangers and you will be required to sign a waiver prior to flying.

Price shown below is for 1 person