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Scenic Glider Ride in Minneapolis

Location(s): Faribault Municipal Airport, Faribault, MN.

Scenic Glider Ride

Your adventure begins as you slip into a sleek Grob 103 Twin II sailplane for an experience you will remember forever. Play with the sun and the wind as you soar effortlessly in silent freedom.
  • Your FAA certified pilot has over 15 years of experience, has flown over 3,000 hours and has set 50 Minnesota State Soaring Records.
  • Soar over local towns and the beautiful countryside while keeping an eye out for red-tail hawks
  • Embrace the serenity of flight without a motor. Just you, your pilot, and the glider.
  • You can even fly the glider for awhile if you like!
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Description:
After climbing to between 3,000 and 5,280 feet high, the tow plane disappears out of sight and you are left with only the sound of the wind as you experience flying in its purest form.

You will sit in the front seat of a two-place glider, with your pilot seated behind you. The clear Plexiglass canopy allows for an unobstructed view picturesque country side and quite lakes.

The glider's wings seem to sprout from your shoulders, and you feel yourself flying like a bird. You may even be lucky enough to find yourself exploring the air currents with a red-tail hawk.

An incredible experience you will both be talking about for years to come!

The Tow
For those of you new to soaring, here's how you get airborne. The sailplane is connected to a 200 foot rope and towed aloft by a powered tow plane. The passenger usually sits in the front, and the FAA certificated pilot in the rear. Both positions have nearly identical controls, and the sailplane can be flown from either position.

The two ships climb in formation to about 3,000ft in about five minutes. The glider pilot releases the sailplane from the rope by pulling a lever in the cockpit and gently banks away to the right...and it gets wonderfully quiet.

The Flight
After release, a sailplane can stay airborne until sundown if it's a nice soaring day. An ideal soaring day is one in which the air is cool and dry, the wind is light, and the sun is hot. Cumulus clouds gather at the top of warm, moist thermals and mark the lift for us.
Most gliders perform best in the 60-70MPH range, to give you an idea of cruising speed, but if you're in a rush to get home, most of the newer ships are rated for at least 160MPH!

Availability:

Seven days a week. April 1 to mid-November, weather permitting.

Location(s):
Faribault Municipal Airport, Faribault, MN.

Essential Information:
No experience necessary. Passenger weight cannot exceed 242 pounds.

Duration:
20, 30 and 40 minute flight options

Maximum Participants:
1 per glider.

Spectators:
Allowed.

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:
Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 14 days prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider

Experience ID:
AIR-MSP-0007

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