For your weekends or your stays in France, experience a glider flight! Do you doubt the benefits of this activity? Here we give you the 5 reasons why you will be amazed by choosing such an adventure.
1. It's accessible to all
There is no age limit to enjoy a glider flight, however, for safety points relating to the size of the parachute, access is granted from the age of 12. From 14 years old, you can fly alone with a ground supervisor. What’s more interesting is that if you are 16 years old or over, you can opt to pass the certificate to fly alone without the supervision of a manager. This can be done via the multiple offers made available on the site with the help of our partners. So, you are free to choose the format that suits you - flying solo or with a friend to enjoy this smooth and light experience. People of all ages whether young and old can find a slot according to your availability as long as you are in good physical condition!
2. Glider flight is environmentally friendly
If you desire to relax, without harming nature, while respecting the ecosystem, glider flight is your fun activity to choose because the glider does not pollute. A diesel engine powers the take-off, but when it hovers, it doesn't use fuel. It's the hot air currents that keep it going.
3. For close contact with nature
A glider flight helps you connect immensely with nature. This plunges you into the heart of a beautiful landscape with a magnificent panorama and you will be able to see the beauty of the place for yourself. This is an opportunity to escape the trivialities of city life, to recharge your batteries and strengthen your ties with nature. It’s a feeling of unparalleled freedom! Imagine a flight of the type in the Hautes-Alpes, towards Gap, where you will fly over the lake Serre-Ponçon in the open air, the Dévoluy massif, the Pic du Bure, Charance, the mountain of Céüse and so many other places. It is relaxation and discovery, combined!
4. It's cheap!
An introductory glider flight is inexpensive. The intention of our partners is to allow you to experience this thrilling adventure. The offers on our sites testify to this, and you can consult them to select the region that suits you best. You can opt for your initiation flights for a few minutes, or for an internship, pilot training flights that are of longer duration.
5. Strong sensations felt
As you know, only updrafts in the atmosphere allow gliders to move, because they are designed to fly without an engine. And, since piloting is similar to that of an airplane, you will experience the same sensations, an atypical, singular adrenaline rush. When you get pulled over to reach sufficient altitude, it will be a moment of immense pleasure. When you fly, you will be able to reach over 100 km / h. You can take the areas of descent or when you go upwind while retaining your finesse to continue your flight.
When is the best moment to do a glider flight in France?
Glider flight is not subject to seasonality. You are free to choose the date and the season that suits you, however, you must pick a time slot where the weather is favourable. Another important point is that you must pay attention to the period of strong winds, but do not worry, our partners will inform you about this too technical detail.
