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In the air

Gliding

Engineless flight in a sailplane, soaring on ridge lift, wave and thermals.

Gliding is engineless flight: you are towed aloft, then soar on thermals, ridge lift and mountain wave, sometimes for hours. Trial flights with an instructor need no experience, and clubs run courses for those who want to fly solo.

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In season: Apr–Sep · Peak: Apr–Sep

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