Fly a Motorglider in Devon Discount Tickets

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Overview

Flying above the Devonshire countryside in a motorglider is a truly unique experience. Our aircraft it is both very quiet and comfortable and offers unrivalled visibility making it perfect for taking aerial photographs. Motorgliders by there nature are extremely safe aircraft to fly in as with their long wings they can glide very efficiently without the engine running. Your 30min Motorglider Experience will give you a great opportunity to enjoy a birds eye view of Devon as well as the chance to handle the controls and fly the motorglider if you wish. As your pilot is a fully qualified flying Instructor you will be able to receive some tuition on handling the controls of the aircraft and possibly flying us back to the airfield yourself.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

England, EX14 4LG, United Kingdom

Meeting on the patio area in front of the aviator restaurant. I will be wearing a white hat.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Devon
Enjoy a 30 minute introduction to motorgliding over the beautiful Devonshire countryside. As part of this experience if you wish you will be able to have a go at flying the aircraft after receiving instruction from our fully qualified flying instructor. If this isn’t for you then simply relax and absorb the stunning views of beautiful Devon from the comfort of the incredibly smooth and quiet motorglider. The large bubble canopy with sliding side windows offers a great opportunity to take unobstructed aerial photographs. During your trip you will fly along the northern edge of the Blackdown Hills over historic sites such as Culmstock Beacon, Wellington Monument and the old WW2 airfields of Culmhead & Upottery..
2. Culmstock
Culmstock Beacon is a stone hut that stands on the edge of the Blackdown Hills. Built as a fire beacon for signal communication to warn that the Spanish Armada ha did been sighted in the English Channel back in 1588
3. Wellington Monument
Birdseye view of the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world. Completed in 1820 Wellington Monument stands 175 feet tall
4. Culmhead
Culmhead Airfield, A former RAF station now disused.
5. Upottery
RAF Upottery (also known a small Smeatharpe) A former WW2 airfield

Inclusion

Pre-flight briefing and the option to receive flying instruction if you would like

Exclusion

We are unable to accommodate people above 100kg

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Southwest Motor Gliders

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