Highlights
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.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Meeting on the patio area in front of the aviator restaurant. I will be wearing a white hat.
Return Details
- Meeting on the patio area in front of the aviator restaurant. I will be wearing a white hat.
Duration
30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 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..
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Culmstock
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
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Culmhead
Culmhead
Birdseye view of the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world. Completed in 1820 Wellington Monument stands 175 feet tall
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Wellington Monument
Wellington
Culmhead Airfield, A former RAF station now disused.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Upottery
Upottery
RAF Upottery (also known a small Smeatharpe) A former WW2 airfield
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pre-flight briefing and the option to receive flying instruction if you would like
Exclusions
- We are unable to accommodate people above 100kg
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Southwest Motor Gliders in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.