Location(s): Boulder, CO
Aerobatic Glider Ride
- Serving over 1,000 delighted passengers yearly for over 10 years without an accident
- FAA certified gliders and FAA certified pilots with thousands of hours of flight time
- Experience roller-coasters, wing-overs, and loops in a high-performance glider
- Stunning views of the Arapahoe Peaks, Long's Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Denver and much more
- Free Personalized Gift Box
- Buy Now Book Later
- Free Exchanges
- Free Refunds
Description:
Colorado is famous in soaring circles for its fabulous lift, clear air and scenery. After climbing to a suitable altitude, around 4,500 feet, your high performance sailplane will glide freely and silently while you enjoy spectacular views of the Continental Divide, Flatirons and the University of Colorado.
Once you are comfortable, get ready to pull up to 4 g's as your pilot demonstrates roller-coasters, wing-overs, and even loops on the way back to the airport.
If you would like, you can even take the controls!
All rides are given in high performance sailplanes, which are as large as airplanes and not to be confused with small, lightweight hang gliders.
Each glider is certified by the FAA to the same high standards as engine-driven aircraft. All pilots are FAA-certificated commercial pilots and deliver over 1,000 flights each year.
While your provider does not recommend this as a first flight, if you're in good health and have no fear, you'll love it!
Availability:
Year Round, 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week
Location(s):
Boulder, CO
Essential Information:
All aerobatic flights must take place before 11am, due to weather conditions. Scheduling is dependent on aerobatic pilot availability.
No experience necessary, but it is not recommended for first time glider rides.
Duration:
10-15 minutes of flight time
Maximum Participants:
1 per Glider
Spectators:
Allowed, you can watch the glider take off and land.
Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Temperature in sailplane is about the same as it is on the ground.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 7 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.
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What kind of aerobatics will I be doing?
After towing to an altitude of 4,500 feet above the ground, you will pull up to 4 gees as your pilot demonstrates roller coasters, wing-overs and even loops on the way back to the airport.
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Is it safe?
All the gliders are certified by the FAA to the same high standards as engine driven aircraft. Also, the pilots are FAA certified commercial pilots.
