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Glider Discovery Flight With Aeroclub Sisteron

You’ve always dreamt of flying a glider… but you never gave it a try… Don’t put it off. A discovery flight with one of the ACIS instructors is what you need.

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Description

The pilot will provide you with some basic information before climbing aboard & takeoff :
Gliding flight principles
Flying options according to the day’s actual weather conditions
Installation in glider cockpit, parachute
Description of the glider you will be flying in
Glider piloting basics
Safety instructions

You will be flying in a dual control two-seater glider, piloted by an instructor or a qualified authorized pilot. Except in case of winch-launching, a tow plane will tow the glider towards the appropriate tow-cable release area, some 500 m above the airfield altitude. You will be wearing a parachute during your flight.

Once the tow cable is released, the glider starts soaring flight, & your pilot will start to prospect for areas of lift to gain altitude. The pilot will give you some tips about piloting if you are interested.

At the end of the discovery flight, your pilot will return to the airfield, & l& the glider on the runway. After your flight, the glider will either be towed or pushed back to the takeoff point for the next flight or back to the hangar. There will be time during this operation for sharing impressions of your flight, & asking question which may come to mind.